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Quinn to proclaim 'Juneteenth' in Illinois

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By ABC7
June 17, 2011 (CHICAGO)

The day is set aside to remember the end of slavery in America.

Juneteenth traces its history back to the day that slaves in Galveston, Texas learned the American Civil War had ended and they were free.

Officially, the anniversary is June 19th.

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