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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 21 hours agoJuneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger and soldiers from...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agos what to know. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth commemorates the day -- June 19, 1865 -- when federal...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 17 hours agoIssued two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, Granger’s decree ...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 3 days agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
Here are 12 Juneteenth events around South Jersey
Courier Post via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation ...
Patti LaBelle, Roy Wood Jr., Gladys Knight announced for White House Juneteenth concert
The Hill· 9 hours agoActor and singer Patti LaBelle, Grammy-winning singer Gladys Knight, and comedian Roy Wood Jr. are...
Ventura County Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks: What to know
VC Star | Ventura County Star via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoThat was when enslaved Texans learned of their federally recognized freedom more than two years...
10 Days of Juneteenth Jubilee returns to Corpus Christi for seventh year
KIII Corpus Christi· 4 days agoJuneteenth is an important day, not only in America's history, but also in Texas history. Back in...
National Donut Day 2024 deals: How to score free donuts from Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more
The Daily News· 18 hours agoDonut lovers, today is your day. National Donut Day is celebrated this year on June 7 through deals...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 1 day agoThe anniversary is celebrated much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth is also referred to...
