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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 1 day 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 agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth commemorates the day -- June 19, 1865 -- when federal soldiers...
West Virginia declares Juneteenth as state holiday
WCHS-TV· 21 hours agoJuneteenth will be observed on June 19, celebrating the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation which freed enslaved people in the United...
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...
Splaine: Juneteenth is about our future
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoPortsmouth's website lists some of the local events scheduled for that day, and activities in preparation. See cityofportsmouth.com President Abraham...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 1 day agoIssued two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, Granger’s decree marked the end of ...
Springfield to celebrate Juneteenth with citywide jubilee
The Republican· 23 hours agoSpringfield’s annual Juneteenth celebration will take place next weekend with events for all ages.
National Donut Day 2024: How to score free donuts from Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more
Casper Star-Tribune· 1 day agoDonut lovers, today is your day. National Donut Day is celebrated this year on June 7 through deals...
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 in 1863,...
‘Reflect, honor and memorialize’: A guide to Las Vegas Valley’s Juneteenth festivities
Las Vegas Review-Journal· 5 days agoThe red, white and blue Juneteenth flag marked with a single bursting star signifies the end of a...