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    Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery.

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  2. Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The Emancipation Proclamation had been signed two and a half years earlier, but slavery hadn't been abolished yet in Texas.

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  3. Apr 30, 2024 · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.

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  4. Jun 17, 2021 · Emancipation Day is celebrated in 1905 in Richmond, Va., the onetime capital of the Confederacy. Library of Congress. It goes by many names. Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or the...

  5. Jun 12, 2023 · Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn how this holiday became a federal holiday in 2021 and how it is celebrated across the country.

  6. Jun 7, 2023 · Juneteenth is day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free. Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history.

  7. Jun 15, 2022 · Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. on June 19, 1865. Learn about the origin, significance, and traditions of Juneteenth, and explore PBS programs that showcase Black culture and history.

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