Understanding General Order No. 3: The Emancipation of Enslaved People in Texas
Introduction to General Order No. 3 General Order No. 3 holds a pivotal place in American history, particularly concerning the emancipation of enslaved individuals in Texas. Issued on June 19, 1865, by Union General Gordon Granger, this directive announced the end of slavery in the state and mandated that all enslaved people be set free. … Read more