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For the first time, Juneteenth is a free entry day at national parks
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was supposed to take effect on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing "all persons held...
IUN marks Juneteenth with reading of Emancipation Proclamation
Chicago Tribune· 5 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· 5 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· 3 days agoThe National Archives has put a date to last year's announcement that the Emancipation Proclamation...
Cornerstone of Virginia community's history is 'an accomplishment and a testament,' descendent says
CBS 6 Richmond· 12 hours agoTwo historical markers were unveiled to honor a cornerstone of the African American community in Varina that began to take root ten years after the signing of the Emancipation
... Already Been The Law Of The Land For Two And A Half Years — The Emancipation Proclamation”
Sierra Sun Times· 5 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 ...
Our View: A celebration of freedom -- for all
The Sun Chronicle· 6 days agoOn the night of Jan. 1, 1863, enslaved and free Blacks gathered in churches and private homes across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation& ...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via AOL· 4 days agoIt was first celebrated in Texas on June 19th, 1866 to commemorate the end of slavery and enslaved...
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 5 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· 4 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.
