Honoring History and Fighting for Justice: Congressman Al Green's Speech About Juneteenth
June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release on June 29, 2023:
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On Friday, June 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered an impactful speech on the House floor centering on the importance of Juneteenth, the District of Columbia Emancipation Act, and his Conscience Agenda. He declared in his speech:
"President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but prior to signing the Emancipation P . . .
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On Friday, June 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered an impactful speech on the House floor centering on the importance of Juneteenth, the District of Columbia Emancipation Act, and his Conscience Agenda. He declared in his speech:
"President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but prior to signing the Emancipation P . . .