This Google Slides presentation clearly introduces students to the history of Juneteenth. This resource is designed to be accessible to readers across multiple grade levels. Students will learn about slavery in the United States, the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and why many enslaved African Americans in Texas did not learn they were free until June 19, 1865. The presentation also explores the first Juneteenth celebrations, modern Juneteenth traditions, and how Juneteenth became a