On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:02:09 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Jun 19, 8:51?pm, George Shirley > wrote:
>> Actually it's a celebration of the date that the US Army landed in
>> Galveston and proclaimed the Emancipation Proclamation. It has also been
>> a big holiday in Texas since 1865 and is becoming one here in Texas.
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>Like I said, a holiday for Blacks only.

so sorry if you think the emancipation of the slaves was a bad idea.

your pal,
blake