Description
June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people.
Details
Author: |
Drew Nelson |
Author: |
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson |
ISBN 10: |
0822559749 |
Pages: |
48 |
Publisher: |
First Avenue Editions (Tm) |
Publication Date: |
January 1, 2006 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.23lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
2-4 |
