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When was the first Juneteenth marked in the US?

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When was the first Juneteenth marked in the US?
posted Dec 15, 2021 by Prithvi

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19 June 1866
The first celebration was the year after abolition of slavery was announced by the Union Army commander in Texas.

answer Dec 16, 2021 by Rajni
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