Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in Texas

Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, declaring the end of slavery in the state, marking a pivotal moment in American history celebrated annually as Juneteenth.