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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 19 hours agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agothe day -- June 19, 1865 -- when federal soldiers arrived in Galveston to take control of Texas and...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 7 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
Juneteenth celebrations are coming to CT. Here’s how you can join in.
Hartford Courant· 20 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations are gearing up in Connecticut. While only recently a federal holiday,...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 15 hours agoJuneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the& ...
NOPHLIN | Freedom: News delayed, but not denied
Bristol Herald Courier· 33 minutes agoMost of us didn’t know much about Juneteenth (June 19th) until recently, and some of us may still not know. Because while Juneteenth is the< ...
The True Story of Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank”: How Scott Scurlock Pulled Off 17 Robberies in the...
People via Yahoo News· 3 days agoScurlock's flashy disguises earned him the nickname "Hollywood." Outside of his bank heists,...
USPS: Don't Put Mail Into Mailbox During These Times In New York
New Jersey 101.5 FM· 5 days agoThe United States Postal Service continues to warn about dropping off mail in those big blue boxes on certain days and times. New Yorkers ...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAlthough Juneteenth has been unofficially celebrated for more than 150 years, the U.S. now commemorates the day as an official holiday
HOLLAND: Fallen but not forgotten
Odessa American· 7 days agoWhile both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are federal holidays, there is a distinction between them. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday