Ron Paul Classic: Commemorating Juneteenth

By Norm Singleton

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when the slaves in Galveston, Texas learned that slavery had ended.   Galveston was the last location in the United States to be informed of the Emancipation Proclamation, so Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in America.  Juneteenth is thus a day that should be celebrated by all supporters of liberty.

Here is Campaign for Liberty Chairman Ron Paul's 2007 official statement commemorating Juneteenth:

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support H...