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 in the United States.
Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the …
What Is Juneteenth? | HISTORY
WEB19 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....
What is Juneteenth—and how did it become a federal holiday?
WEB12 Jun 2023 · 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.
What is Juneteenth? - BBC Bitesize
WEBOn 19 June 1865, the news of the abolition of slavery reached Texas. The day became known as Juneteenth. From history to popular food, here's what you need to know.
Juneteenth: How the US holiday is being celebrated - BBC
WEB16 Jun 2023 · 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...
Juneteenth: How the US holiday is being celebrated - BBC News
WEB16 Jun 2023 · 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...
Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed : NPR
WEB17 Jun 2021 · Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or the country's second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation's history.
Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off - BBC
WEB19 Jun 2021 · Juneteenth marks the day on 19 June 1865 when enslaved black people in Texas learned they had been freed. They were among the last to be told the news, two months after the end of the Civil...
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
WEB7 Jun 2023 · Juneteenth is day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free. Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history.
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