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    Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Celebrations include educational, cultural, and recreational events. Juneteenth is important to the Republican Party as the party that ended slavery under President Lincoln and has historically upheld ideals of equality and opportunity for all Americans. It also allows the Harris County GOP to engage with the community, understand their needs, and work to improve lives.

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    Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Celebrations include educational, cultural, and recreational events. Juneteenth is important to the Republican Party as the party that ended slavery under President Lincoln and has historically upheld ideals of equality and opportunity for all Americans. It also allows the Harris County GOP to engage with the community, understand their needs, and work to improve lives.

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    Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Celebrations include educational, cultural, and recreational events. Juneteenth is important to the Republican Party as the party that ended slavery under President Lincoln and has historically upheld ideals of equality and opportunity for all Americans. It also allows the Harris County GOP to engage with the community, understand their needs, and work to improve lives.

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    Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Celebrations include educational, cultural, and recreational events. Juneteenth is important to the Republican Party as the party that ended slavery under President Lincoln and has historically upheld ideals of equality and opportunity for all Americans. It also allows the Harris County GOP to engage with the community, understand their needs, and work to improve lives.

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    Juneteenth

    What is Juneteenth?
    Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Started on
    June 19th, 1865 under Order Number 3 of Major General Gordon Granger. The Major General
    Landed in Galveston, Texas approximately two and a half years after the Emancipation
    Proclamation by Republican President Abraham Lincoln.

    How is Juneteenth celebrated?


    Juneteenth celebrations highlight the rich history and traditions of this date. Celebrations
    include events like Rodeos, Talent Shows, Baseball, Barbecuing and many more designed to
    entertain all the people who decide to participate in the festivities. However, Juneteenth always
    features an educational component. This educational component to the holiday illustrates the
    challenges that the African American community has faced and continues to face in its efforts
    to gain equality.

    Why is Juneteenth important to the Republican Party?


    The original Republican Party was founded by anti-slavery activists and members of the
    Whig party in 1854. As the preamble of the platform of the Republican Party states, The
    American Dream is a dream of equal opportunity for all. And the Republican Party is the party of
    opportunity.1 Beginning with Republican President Abraham Lincolns fight to end slavery and
    restore constitutional rights to all Americans the Republican Party has looked out for the rights
    and privileges of all Americans. The Republican Party has always been true to its principles of
    making sure that the values of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness remain entrenched within
    American society and is extended to all Americans regardless of color, sex, nationality, or any
    factor. Juneteenth is important to the Republican Party as it is symbolic of the start of the partys
    success in upholding its American ideals.

    Why is Juneteenth important to the Harris County GOP?


    The Harris County GOP is following in the footsteps of the Republican Party and
    upholding the Republican values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Juneteenth is very
    important for the Republican Party, not only to celebrate the ascension of equality in America
    but also to be able to reach out to the people that Harris County GOP serves. To interact with
    them, listen to their problems and be the party that best looks out for the interests and need of its
    electorate. Juneteenth is important to the Harris County GOP because it gives us the opportunity
    to work with the people and make their lives better.

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