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IUN marks Juneteenth with reading of Emancipation Proclamation
Chicago Tribune· 6 days agoAs the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War read the Emancipation Proclamation Monday, Indiana...
On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
Emancipation Proclamation to go on permanent display at National Archives in 2026
NBC Washington· 5 days agoThe National Archives has put a date to last year's announcement that the Emancipation Proclamation...
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 6 days agoHowStuffWorks On June 19 every year, millions of people across America come together to celebrate Juneteenth with parties, parades, prayer breakfasts,...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via Yahoo News· 6 days agoIt was first celebrated in Texas on June 19th, 1866 to commemorate the end of slavery and enslaved...
Oberlin pastor connects story of great-grandfather to history of Juneteenth
The Morning Journal· 13 hours agoThe Rev. A.G. Miller, pastor at Oberlin House of the Lord Fellowship, recently delivered a...
... Already Been The Law Of The Land For Two And A Half Years — The Emancipation Proclamation”
Sierra Sun Times· 6 days agoPresident Joe Biden Proclaims Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Day of Observance – Says, “The Army Arrived In Texas To Enforce What Had Already Been The Law Of The Land For Two And A ...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 6 days agoBiden said: "All Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history." It was the...
The Juneteenth federal holiday should be celebrated in Florida, not shunned
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFlorida has its own version of 'Juneteenth' Truth is, Juneteenth has been part and parcel of...