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History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and has a history going back to the 1860s.

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When did Juneteenth start? A look back at the history of the holiday

The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across the nation on Juneteenth – the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery.

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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Joe Biden, Juneteenth and Former President

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Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to come together to push the country forward.

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Former President Joe Biden to Attend Juneteenth Celebration at Historic AME Church in Galveston

Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas

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Former President Joe Biden gives Juneteenth speech at historic AME church in Texas

Juneteenth celebrations commemorate end of slavery

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Seven Masterpieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

Artists and writers from around the world have conveyed black people’s struggles, triumphs and contributions to American culture through a diverse array of mediums, drawing on personal experiences and the lives of political leaders who strove for equality.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,

USA Today · 1d

Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery

All federal agencies, except for some state governments, stores, and companies, will be closed June 19 to observe a fairly recent holiday marking the end of slavery in Texas. Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19,

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What is Juneteenth? How June 19 became a holiday

Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of ...

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When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? What is open, closed? What to know about holiday

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

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'It's about freedom' | Juneteenth takes on extra meaning in 2025

"It's more important than ever to gather publicly and tell our stories and lift up the Black voices through art and joy,” ...

When is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday? Everything to know about its history

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to ...

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What is closed on Juneteenth 2025? What's opened and closed on June 19

Do you need to put your trash out? Are banks closed? What to know about Juneteenth closings and openings today.

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Juneteenth events in Twin Cities metro

Juneteenth, which is always on June 19, marks the day in 1865 that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and let the ...

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What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

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Celebrating Juneteenth: Relative of civil rights icon speaks at Springfield museum

The great-grandson of a civil rights icon spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum this week in celebration of Juneteenth.

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