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Juneteenth is about more than the end of slavery
Olean Times Herald· 9 hours agoJuneteenth commemorates the arrival of Union Army Major Gen. Gordon Granger in Galveston... the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect in 1863, it...
Civil War General William T. Sherman's sword and other relics to be auctioned off in Ohio
McComb Enterprise-Journal· 2 days agoThe sword and scabbard of Civil War Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is displayed at Fleischer's
When did Kentucky actually abolish slavery? A lot later than you think.
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 6 days agoS. Colored Troops. April 9, 1865: Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenders to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant...
Are banks and the post office open on Juneteenth 2024?
NBC Washington· 1 day agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, marking the day when the last enslaved people in ...
What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
The Patriot-News· 17 hours agoOn Wednesday, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States ...
Juneteenth a reminder of ongoing struggles for freedom
The Hill· 11 hours agoAlthough Juneteenth represents a day of freedom for Black Americans, many still struggle to realize...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 1 day agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community ...
KKK fails to obtain foothold in Utica 100 years ago: This week in Mohawk Valley history
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoTrivia quiz George Washington is known as the "father of his country." But another U.S. president...
Commercial-News Editorial: An independence celebration for all
The Danville Commercial-News· 4 days agoJuneteenth traces its roots back to the end of the Civil War. For the nation east of the ...
Military Book Review Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South
Strategy Page· 4 days agoVaron begins by reviewing Longstreet’s Civil War record, from Second Bull Run Manassas, through Fredericksburg, Knoxville...
