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Juneteenth, federal holiday

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.

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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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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 formerly enslaved Black people. On 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led troops into Texas to announce the end of the Civil War and slavery.

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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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Juneteenth honored in Coeur d’Alene

Juneteenth is a day of celebration for all Americans. Panelists shared that message with community members Thursday at the ...

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Trump stays silent about Juneteenth, doesn’t issue proclamation, on day he once honored as president

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...

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Sacramento celebrates Juneteenth with events held citywide

Thursday marked the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and freedom for Black Americans. The federal holiday recognizes the ...

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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 ...

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Manhattan Beach honors Juneteenth with 2nd annual ceremony at Bruce’s Beach

Manhattan Beach held a Juneteenth ceremony on Thursday, June 19, at Bruce’s Beach Park, honoring the day the last enslaved African American people learned they’d been freed by the Emancipation ...

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‘We’ve come a long, long way’: Juneteenth celebration in Kirby marks 160 years since last enslaved people were freed

Juneteenth 2025 marks 160 years since the last enslaved people were freed from Galveston, two years after the Emancipation ...

Walk for Freedom attendees celebrate Juneteenth while honoring Opal Lee, despite her absence

The Walk for Freedom is held on Juneteenth to mark the two-and-a-half-year delay between the Emancipation Proclamation and ...

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Juneteenth event begins in Lawton with focus on health and unity

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Celebrations for Juneteenth 2025 in Lawton kicked off with a prayer breakfast and proclamation signing. This was followed by a panel discussion at the Union Baptist Church that ...

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Siouxland community gathers at Juneteenth celebration

Music could be heard throughout the Sioux City Public Museum on Thursday during Sioux City’s NAACP Juneteenth celebration.

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Juneteenth celebration weekend kicks off in Sherman

The last enslaved people in America learned of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation 160 years ago. It took two ...

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