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Juneteenth Word Search
Download the free printable Juneteenth word search and learn about the history of the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery in the country.
It is celebrated on June 19, which is the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally told they were free.
This news came two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all enslaved people in the Confederate states were free.
This word search is a fun way for kids and adults to learn about the history of Juneteenth and the importance of this holiday.
The words in the word search are all related to Juneteenth:
- Celebrate
- Emancipate
- Freedom
- History
- Hope
- Jubilee
- June
- Progress
- Texas
History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
It is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day.
Juneteenth commemorates the day when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and announced that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people in Texas were free.
This news came two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all enslaved people in the Confederate states were free.
The arrival of the Union soldiers in Galveston marked the end of slavery in Texas, but it did not end the struggle for freedom and equality for African Americans.
In the years since Juneteenth, African Americans have continued to fight for their rights, and they have made great progress.
However, there is still more work to be done.
The holiday is a reminder of the progress that has been made, and it is a call to action to continue fighting for freedom and equality for all.
Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the United States on June 17, 2021.
This was a historic moment, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of many people who have fought for this recognition.
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the end of slavery, but it is also a day to reflect on the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equality for all.
I hope you enjoy this Juneteenth word search!
Click HERE to download the free printable Juneteenth word search, so that you and your family can have a fun challenge as you reflect on this holiday!
Regular copy paper is ok to use, when you print this pdf.
You can also use cardstock, if your kid will want something that will last longer.
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