Juneteenth

On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. This research guide compiles digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to related external websites, and a print bibliography.

The original, handwritten General Order No. 3, which informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were now free, will be digitized and added to the National Archives Catalog.

Website created by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a Smithsonian institution, that offers a wide range of resources about the history and legacy of Juneteenth.

Article written by prominent historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that explores the history, meaning, and legacy of Juneteenth in the United States.

Library of Congress blog post about Juneteenth.