On June 19th, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston learned that they were officially free. U.S. Government General Order Number 3 states that 'the people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.' Join the Los Angeles Public... Read more »
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