Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
Description: WEBJuneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement ...
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Link: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth
Description: WEBJun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks 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...
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth
Description: WEB2 days ago · Juneteenth, 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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Link: https://www.pbs.org/articles/learn-about-and-celebrate-juneteenth
Description: WEBJun 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...
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Link: https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html
Description: WEBJun 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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Link: https://apnews.com/article/what-is-juneteenth-f77ddd12436ad02d8124e7d48abe9db4
Description: WEBJun 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.
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Link: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/17/1007315228/juneteenth-what-is-origin-observation
Description: WEBJun 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 ...
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Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/juneteenth
Description: WEBJun 12, 2023 · EXPLAINER. Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day—here’s why. Observed on June 19, the nation’s newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. Here’s how it came to be...
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Link: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/our-american-story-juneteenth
Description: WEBThis year marks the second anniversary since President Joe Biden named Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. As more Americans celebrate Juneteenth with family and community, it is vital to share the important historical legacy behind Juneteenth and recognize the long struggle to make it an officially recognized holiday.
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Link: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
Description: WEBJun 19, 2020 · Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture. Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration. Join the museum’s Juneteenth celebration – during the entire month of June – and embrace the rich history of Freedom Day each week. Select an Area to Explore More.
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