Bibliograph

Juneteenth Day, Denise M. Jordan

Type

Label

Juneteenth Day, Denise M. Jordan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Juneteenth Day

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52166333

Responsibility statement

Denise M. Jordan

Series statement

Holiday histories

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, LG, 3.8, 0.5, 73877

Summary

Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States

Table Of Contents

A celebration of freedom -- What is Juneteenth Day? -- Why were African-Americans slaves? -- An argument over slavery -- A war is started -- Rumors of freedom -- The Union goes to Texas -- Free at last -- Celebrating freedom -- Why is Juneteenth Day called Juneteenth Day? -- How is Juneteenth celebrated today? -- Where are Juneteenth celebrations held? -- Juneteenth jubilee -- Important dates

Target audience

primary

Classification