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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoJuneteenth has traditionally been celebrated with activities like attending parades, organizing...
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 3 hours agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more
News 12 Augusta· 2 hours agoClarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Elizabeth Dole, former senator from NC, to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WNCN via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoThe Salisbury native, who was married to fellow politician Bob Dole, will be one of nineteen...
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoPresident previously bestowed the medal on 17 others in a ceremony held in 2002, including gymnast...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 4 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for almost four decades paved the way for ...
Biden to present Medal of Freedom to key political allies, civil rights leaders, celebrities and...
CNN via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoPresident Joe Biden on Friday will honor 19 Americans with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the...