Galveston
Americannoun
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It wasn’t until June 19, 1865 that Texas officially freed its slaves after Union General Gordon Granger, along with more than 2,000 soldiers, read federal orders in Galveston, Texas.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Only after he left Galveston did he begin to appreciate the holiday for the legacies of resistance and resilience it represented.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, when federal troops came to Galveston, Texas, where enslaved Black people were among the last to learn that they were free.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
The cargo was sold in Galveston, Texas, for $83.4 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
“Down by Galveston, you set up camp on the beach. The fish, they were this big.”
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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