Juneteenth | The Day Freedom Finally Arrived
June 19, 2026
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Episode 171 · June 19, 2026
Juneteenth | The Day Freedom Finally Arrived
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Juneteenth | The Day Freedom Finally Arrived
Summary
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In this special Road to 250 episode, explore the history of Juneteenth, the celebrations that followed, and the enduring American story of freedom, perseverance, and the pursuit of liberty for all.
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