Jordan, Denise.

Juneteenth / Denise M. Jordan. - 2nd ed. - Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2008. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. - Heinemann first library Holiday histories .

Hardcover Rev. ed. of: Juneteenth Day / Denise M. Jordan

Includes index.

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

ISBN: 9781432910426 1432910426

LCCN: 2008275383

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Slaves--Emancipation--Texas.
African Americans--History.--Texas--Galveston
African Americans--Anniversaries, etc.
African Americans--Social life and customs.
Slaves--Emancipation--United States.
Juneteenth.
Slaves--Emancipation.
Holidays.

LC Class. No.: E185.93.T4 / J67 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 394.263