Did you know that today is Juneteenth Day? I'd never heard of this holiday, which began in 1866 and celebrates the emancipation of the last slaves. I learn all sorts of wonderful tidbits from The Writer's Almanac! People across our nation, especially in Texas and Arizona, will be celebrating today with big picnics and music. What a lovely reason to celebrate. I think next year I'll be sure to plan my own celebration.
(Postcard from my vintage ephemera collection, available here.)
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