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Juneteenth - What You Need to Know
Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops freed the last enslaved people in Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn about the origins, traditions and significance of this African American holiday and how it became a federal holiday in 2021.
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2. Lincoln didn’t believe Black people should have the same...
- Emancipation Proclamation
Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in...
- The Signing
On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation...
- Appomattox Court House
The Appomattox Court House, located in Virginia, is where...
- 5 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln, Slavery and Emancipation
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.
- Festivals, partying, parades, church services
- United States
- June 19
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 17, 2021 · Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or the country's second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation's history. On June 19, 1865, Maj ...
Jun 19, 2023 · President Biden signed legislation in 2021 that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 and the nationwide...
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Jun 15, 2022 · The History of the Holiday | PBS. Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth. Published on June 15, 2022|Last updated on August 09, 2023by PBS. Share. Juneteenth celebrations have widely expanded...
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.
