Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States in this Step 3 History Reader.
On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered. Order Number 3 was read, proclaiming that they were no longer enslaved--they were free. People danced, wept tears of joy, and began to plan their new lives. Juneteenth became an annual celebration that is observed by more and more Americans with parades, picnics, family gatherings, and reflection on the words of historical figures, to mark the day when freedom truly rang for all.
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots and popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
- ISBN10 059343479X
- ISBN13 9780593434796
- Publish Date 10 May 2022
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 August 2024
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Random House Books for Young Readers
- Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
- Pages 48
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780593434796