Gordon Granger
Gordon Granger was a Union Army Major General during the American Civil War, known for his role in issuing General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, which announced the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, marking a significant moment in American history.
Born on Jan 01, 1821 (204 years old)
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Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston to announce the end of slavery, marking the significance of Juneteenth.
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Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of enslaved people.
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Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming that enslaved African Americans in that area were free.
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Gordon Granger was a Union Army Major General who announced the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865.
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Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to inform enslaved African Americans of their emancipation.
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