05-03-2017, 05:36 PM
(05-03-2017, 01:50 PM)SIXFOOTERsez Wrote:01/01/1863.(05-02-2017, 02:06 PM)Maggot Wrote: Why didn't the political class avert the civil war?The Civil war was about money and states rights. The Slavery issue wasn't even an issue until near half way through the civil war. The Emancipation Proclamation was signed in January of 63 I think, would have to look. That was half way through the way through the war.
The Slaves in Texas got word about June 19th that year, now its a regional holiday, Juneteenth
And there are many jokes to go with it...
"Busy as a pair of jumper cables at a Juneteenth picnic" is one of my favs