Juneteenth | The Day Freedom Finally Arrived

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On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In this special Road to 250 episode, explore the history of Juneteenth, the celebrations that followed, and the enduring American story of freedom, perseverance, and the pursuit of liberty for all. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

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