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Cape Ann gets set for Juneteenth observance
Gloucester Daily Times· 1 day agoCape Ann is celebrating Juneteenth with speeches, readings and colorful displays this weekend and on the federal holiday. The Juneteenth observances commemorate the emancipation ...
Star-spangled banner still waves boldly as always, Flag Day reminds Americans
United Press International via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoPresident Harry Truman in 1949 signed into law a bill making Flag Day a day of "national observance...
Is there mail on Flag Day? What is Flag Day and why we celebrate it on June 14
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoThere have been a few notable changes to the flag since its original design in 1777 − namely the addition of 37 stars. President Woodrow Wilson made the observance an official ...
Flags in Central Louisiana Field of Honor pay homage to any and every American
The Town Talk via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoIt wasn’t until 1949 when Congress finally approved the observance and President Harry S Truman...
Juneteenth observances planned for Holyoke
The Republican· 3 days agoTwo observances of Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, will be held in the city next week. On June 18 at 8:30 a.m.,...
Is there mail service on Juneteenth? Here’s what’s open, closed on the holiday
NBC Chicago· 1 day agoJuneteenth is right around the corner, and many residents are curious as to what impacts the ...
FBI warns of uptick in scams targeting older people
United Press International via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoAhead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned it has seen a double-digit increase in reported elder...
Healthy (and fun!) things to do this June: Mall walking, upgrading your sushi order and checking out...
Yahoo Life· 4 hours agoThe dog days of summer are calling for some downward dog. June 21 is International Day of Yoga, a...
City of Montrose offices to close for Juneteenth
Montrose Daily Press· 1 day agoCity of Montrose offices will close in observance of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19. Police department offices will be closed, however, officers will be on duty and responding ...
Wisconsin town stakes claim as Flag Day birthplace
Market Watch· 22 hours agoPresident Woodrow Wilson issued a 1916 proclamation of June 14 as Flag Day and in 1949, President Harry S Truman signed the formalobservance into law....
