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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 1 day agoJuneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger and soldiers from...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoOn what date was the Emancipation Proclamation issued? President Abraham Lincoln issued the ...
Splaine: Juneteenth is about our future
Gannett via AOL· 3 hours agoPortsmouth's website lists some of the local events scheduled for that day, and activities in preparation. See cityofportsmouth.com President Abraham ...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 22 hours agoGordon Granger informed the enslaved individuals of Galveston, Texas, that they were officially free. Issued two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln& ...
Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 5 days agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
Recognizing Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Considerations for Unresolved Battles - Los Angeles...
Los Angeles Sentinel· 7 days agoJuneteenth brings to light the current demand for equity. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation< ...
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 agoHere's how the holiday started and why we celebrate each year: What is Juneteenth? Declared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the American Civil ...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 3 days agoOn June 19, 1865, troops came to Galveston two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln...
Here are 12 Juneteenth events around South Jersey
Courier Post via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation ...
Galveston, Houston ready to celebrate Juneteenth
Houston Chronicle· 2 hours agoFor decades, people in Southeast Texas have celebrated Juneteenth unofficially, with backyard barbecues, neighborhood celebrations, and traditions...
