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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
Washington — Former President Joe Biden criticized "ongoing efforts to erase history" during a Juneteenth Celebration Service ...
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, TexasA photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
About 200 people came out to LaSalle Park in South Bend to celebrate Juneteenth, community and freedom on a day that saw ...
"Juneteenth to me means honoring our ancestors, letting them know that what took place on June 19th, that we are not letting ...
Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...
Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...
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Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slaveryJuneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...
Miss Juneteenth has been crowned at tonight’s annual pageant, celebrating African American history and culture.
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