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How Black Union soldiers made Juneteenth possible

June 17, 202621
How Black Union soldiers made Juneteenth possible
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The U.S. Colored Troops were among the first to arrive in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation—yet their story has long been overlooked. Read More

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