#HappyJuneteenth Baller Nation! ⁠ ⁠ Although many celebrate it, a lot of people are unaware of the history of #Juneteenth.⁠ ⁠ Most people associate the complete abolition of slavery with President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 however, this is not entirely accurate. The federal declaration wasn’t adhered to in Texas and it was not until June 19th, 1865 that Union troops led by, General Granger went to Galveston, Texas to enforce the proclamation and declare the slaves free. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ While the announcement of freedom reached Texas nearly two and a half years later, the reaction to the news was mixed. Upon notification, many former slaves had nowhere to go, but felt leaving the plantations immediately was their best recourse. Many left for the north, which was deemed an ideal destination for freedom and others settled in nearby states, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.