The native Southern Toad (Bufo terrestris) is sometimes mistaken for the Giant Toad. Here are a few ways to tell these toads apart: The Giant Toad has very large paratoid glands.
George Frederick Root. The Battle Cry of Freedom, also known as Rally 'Round the Flag, is a song written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root (1820â1895) during the American Civil War.
Freedom Day - Emancipation Day. Juneteenth is the annual day of celebration started 135 years ago by former American slaves. As soon as the Civil War was over, almost all of the slaves in the South were freed  but not those in Texas. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was effective on January 1, 1863, the Texas slaves were not released until 1865. One year later, they began their celebration of freedom and called it Juneteenth, the shortened version of June 19th.