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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 58 minutes agoS. after the Civil War. Many Americans have celebrated it annually for more than a century, even...
National Juneteenth Museum and All About Us Festival Come to Liberty State Park Tomorrow
New Jersey Business Magazine· 1 day agoThis year’s festival will feature the National Juneteenth Museum, founded by Dr. Opal Lee, whose...
On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
Juneteenth 2024: What to do, where to celebrate in NYC
New York Daily News· 5 days agoNew York City offers an expansive lineup of Juneteenth events to commemorate June 19, 1865 — the day...
US Army celebrates 249th birthday
Stars and Stripes· 6 days agoOn Friday, June 14, the U.S. Army turns 249 years old. See how the Army’< ...
Army’s new air defense system named after Vietnam Medal of Honor winner
The Washington Times· 4 days ago“The heroism of this soldier demonstrates the exact need for the Sgt. Stout vehicle,” Assistant ...
Juneteenth 2024 in NYC: What to do this Emancipation Day
New York Daily News· 16 hours agoS. Army soldiers brought news of emancipation to enslaved Black people in Galveston, ...President...
Turn the Spotlight on China’s Season of Dark Memories | RealClearPolitics
RealClearPolitics· 1 day agoSummer in China evokes dark memories of past Chinese Communist Party crackdowns. China’s government...
Can Sandy Hook become a dining destination? See what these businesses are offering
Gannett via AOL· 3 hours agoWar reheats at Nike missile museum at Sandy Hook As the summer season kicks into high gear this...
Juneteenth celebrations, block parties and more in Philadelphia, New Jersey
CBS News· 2 hours agoJuneteenth has been celebrated since 1866 and officially became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. Here...