Juneteenth marks the anniversary of Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger reading General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, which began, "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance ...

An original copy of General Order No. 3 currently resides inside the Hall of State at Fair Park. The document is on display through Oct. 19 as part of The Dallas Historical Society exhibit, ...