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What is Juneteenth? The beginner's guide to celebrating the federal holiday
WKYC Cleveland· 8 hours agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after...
Edward Robert McClelland: The Illinois debate that made Abraham Lincoln a national figure
Chicago Tribune· 3 days agoHere, McClelland takes us to Ottawa, Illinois, for the famed first senatorial debate between Lincoln...
Juneteenth is this Wednesday. Here's what will be open, closed in Massachusetts
Gannett via AOL· 19 hours agoIt was recognized as a Massachusetts state holiday in 2020, signed into law by the governor at the...
Juneteenth is a time for assessment
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 50 minutes agoEliza Anderson, Deseret News On Jan. 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation, which was signed by President Abraham Lincoln, became effective. The purpose...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024 in VT? Here's what to know
The Burlington Free Press via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoThe holiday was recognized by the federal government in 2021. When is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is on...
Sen. Tim Scott and Dr. Ben Carson host Juneteenth commemoration
KGNS Laredo TX· 6 hours agoWASHINGTON (Gray DC) -[ANCHOR] Juneteenth is a holiday marking the end of slavery in America. To...
Chicago Juneteenth events: Museums, festivals, food trucks and more | See list
ABC 7 Chicago· 49 minutes agoJuneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people of African descent in Galveston, Texas learned...
Father's Day Hike at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park brings families closer
KFYR-TV Bismarck· 2 days agoFort Abraham Lincoln State Park celebrated Father’s Day by organizing an opportunity for families to...
Today in History: Abraham Lincoln accepts Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the Senate
Chicago Tribune· 3 days agoOn June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham ...
Editorial: Juneteenth is a moment to mark progress and work toward a more just future
The Virginian-Pilot· 6 hours agoJuneteenth should be celebratory and, indeed, there will be plenty of events that mark the occasion...
