President Trump Issues Statement Commemorating Juneteenth
June 19, 2019
June 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- President Trump issued the following statement commemorating Juneteenth:
"Melania and I send our best wishes for a memorable celebration to all those commemorating Juneteenth.
"On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the United States Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order Number 3, declaring, "all slaves are free."
"With this order, the message enshrined in President Abraham Li . . .
"Melania and I send our best wishes for a memorable celebration to all those commemorating Juneteenth.
"On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the United States Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order Number 3, declaring, "all slaves are free."
"With this order, the message enshrined in President Abraham Li . . .