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The US Army and Juneteenth
Juneteenth Happened Because of the US Army Commanded the District of Texas A Union Army General during the United States Civil War, Major General Gordon Granger was given command of the District of Texas on 10 JUN 1865. The behind-the-scenes … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Department of Texas, Gordon Granger, Juneteenth, Texas African American History Memorial
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