Juneteenth - Wikipedia
WebJuneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery.
Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts | Britannica
Web4 dage siden · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.
What is Juneteenth—and how did it become a federal holiday?
Webden 12. jun. 2023 · EXPLAINER. Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day—here’s why. Observed on June 19, the nation’s newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. Here’s how it came to be...
What Is Juneteenth? | HISTORY
Webden 19. jun. 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The...
What is Juneteenth? - BBC Bitesize
WebThe day became known as Juneteenth, a word created by joining the words ‘June’ and ‘nineteenth’ together, and has been celebrated every year by African-American people to commemorate the end of...
Juneteenth: How the US holiday is being celebrated - BBC News
Webden 17. jun. 2021 · Juneteenth is a celebration of the freedom, culture and empowerment of African-Americans. Two years ago President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which establishes...
What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
Webden 19. jun. 2023 · Juneteenth – also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Opal Lee, the ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’...
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