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Juneteenth, federal holiday

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

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Today is Juneteenth. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years ago.

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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

Joe Biden, Juneteenth and Former President

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Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to come together to push the country forward.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Former President Joe Biden to Attend Juneteenth Celebration at Historic AME Church in Galveston

Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas

Associated Press · 9h

Former President Joe Biden gives Juneteenth speech at historic AME church in Texas

Juneteenth, Masterpieces to Commemorate

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Seven Masterpieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

Artists and writers from around the world have conveyed black people’s struggles, triumphs and contributions to American culture through a diverse array of mediums, drawing on personal experiences and the lives of political leaders who strove for equality.

U.S. News & World Report · 10h

Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

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What is Juneteenth? How June 19 became a holiday

Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of ...

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'It's about freedom' | Juneteenth takes on extra meaning in 2025

"It's more important than ever to gather publicly and tell our stories and lift up the Black voices through art and joy,” ...

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Juneteenth events in Twin Cities metro

Juneteenth, which is always on June 19, marks the day in 1865 that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and let the ...

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Juneteenth events in Cincinnati: Details for the block party, festival, parade and more

Juneteenth Tasting Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate the cuisine of the ...

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? What is open, closed? What to know about holiday

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

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Celebrating Juneteenth: Relative of civil rights icon speaks at Springfield museum

The great-grandson of a civil rights icon spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum this week in celebration of Juneteenth.

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Why Juneteenth matters: the day slavery truly ended in the U.S.

Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking ...

When was Juneteenth created? Why is it celebrated? What to know about Washington events

Juneteenth celebrates the end of the slavery in the United States. But when was the holiday created, and how did it get its ...

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