Understanding General Order No. 3: The Emancipation Announcement in Texas
Introduction to General Order No. 3 General Order No. 3 holds a significant place in American history as it marks a pivotal moment in the timeline of emancipation. Issued on June 19, 1865, by Major General Gordon Granger, this order proclaimed the freedom of enslaved people in Texas, embodying the long-awaited liberation that followed the … Read more
