Juneteenth: America's Second Independence Day

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Exploring History

Ray Notgrass

79 episodes

3 months ago

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. On today's Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about five books that your family would enjoy reading to enhance your understanding of the American Revolution. Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

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Juneteenth: America's Second Independence Day

Exploring History

23 minutes

1 year ago

Juneteenth: America's Second Independence Day

On June 19th, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved persons were free. Slavery was ended. On the latest episode of the Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how slavery ended in the United States and how people began to celebrate Juneteenth (June 19th) as America's second Independence Day. Visit our website for a transcript, photos, and links to more resources related to Juneteenth: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-p...