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When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 18 hours agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth commemorates the day -- June 19, 1865 -- when federal soldiers...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoDeclared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves held in Confederate states. However ...
Lebanon's Juneteenth Celebration coming to Monument Park
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours agoGordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform enslaved African Americans that the war had...
Honoring fathers, emancipation, and the patriotism and sacrifice of the men of D-Day
The Washington Times· 13 hours agoOn June 16, we observe Father’s Day. This day reminds us of the vital importance of fathers and...
Juneteenth festivals, events and other celebrations to mark the holiday in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was ratified later that year, formally ended...
Statehouse recognizes June as a “Month of Freedom”
WCMH via Yahoo News· 1 day agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Juneteenth isn’t just about a single holiday. On Monday, Ohio lawmakers commemorated June as a “Month of Freedom.” Juneteenth...
10 Days of Juneteenth Jubilee returns to Corpus Christi for seventh year
KIII Corpus Christi· 18 hours agoJuneteenth is an important day, not only in America's history, but also in Texas history. Back in...
Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 1 day agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
Juneteenth, Father's Day, Donut Day and More—There Are Over 100 June Holidays and Observances in...
Parade via Yahoo News· 4 days agoLet's also not forget Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, 2024. This day marks the anniversary of...
Juneteenth now celebrated for entire month of June in Cook County
Chicago Sun-Times· 2 days agoThe holiday marks a historic moment from 159 years ago and will be officially celebrated in Cook...