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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn’t it specifically the day[b] a group of slaves in texas[/b] learned about the emancipation proclamation?  And that’s why it’s a bigger deal in Texas?  But it grew to be celebrated in many places, including DC.  A positive Texas contribution![/quote]

Yes, but not just "a group of slaves" - it's the day the last enslaved people in the US were freed.  It's the [i]actual [/i]end of slavery, as opposed to the date of the Proclamation.[/quote]

[b]Important to note that rhe Emancipation Proclamation did NOT end slavery.[/b] It only abolished slavery in the states that were *in rebellion* there were several states that remained in the Union-- including Maryland and west Virginia-- where slavery was still legal. It was abolished by state constitution in those states throughout the Civil War with many only outlawing towards the end of rhe war in 1865. In other words, only months before Juneteeth and years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Rhe actual end of slavery then came months after Juneteenth with thr passing of the 13th Amendment.

That said, Juneteenth is a wonderful celebration and I hope to brinf my chikdren to some celebrations when such public things can be held.[/quote]

The Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the South [i]de jur[/i]e.  Other northern states followed during the Civil War.  Juneteenth ended slavery [i]de facto[/i].  The 13th Amendment codified the end of slavery in the US (outside of prisons).[/quote]

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