Don Bacon tweeted the following:
"Both our Washington, DC and Omaha offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth, which is celebrated on June 19. The holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Don Bacon:
"Yesterday we commemorated World Refugee Day. Nebraskans welcome those fleeing danger and exile, and we can see that reflected in our NE02 community where we are truly out of many one. We are the home of many refugees who become great citizens." on June 19Read on Twitter
"The Obama Admin devastated our military readiness. By 2017 more troops were dying in accidents than combat: training hours down, aircraft unflyable, warships colliding, munitions critically low. As a #HASC leader I worked to pass 5 years of defense legislation to fix this crisis." on June 19Read on Twitter
"The arrival of Union troops in Texas on June 19, 1865, was a monumental step toward outlawing the evil institution of slavery. Six months later, the 13th Amendment was ratified which represented a great advancement of justice that we still press forward with today. #Juneteenth" on June 19Read on Twitter
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