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Jun 18, 2024 · Briefing Room. Presidential Actions. On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to...
Jun 16, 2024 · 0:59. Three years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2024 marks a day of celebration as well as education. The federal holiday known as “Second Independence Day,” marks the day ...
Jun 19, 2023 · In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday in the US — the first to be approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. With Juneteenth now a national holiday, many public...
Jun 18, 2024 · What is Juneteenth and its history? How is Juneteenth commemorated? When was Juneteenth declared a federal holiday? Which states observe Juneteenth as a holiday? What’s closed on Juneteenth?
Jun 16, 2023 · On this Juneteenth Day of Observance, we commemorate America’s dedication to the cause of freedom. On June 19, 1865 — months after the Civil War ended and more than 2 years after President ...
Jun 9, 2023 · President Joe Biden signed the legislation that made Juneteenth a federal holiday in June 2021. Every state has at some point passed a resolution recognizing Juneteenth at least as a day of observance – even those that do not count Juneteenth among their official public holidays.
Jun 17, 2021 · WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law Thursday, officially making June 19 a federal holiday and giving national recognition to a day...
