Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Flag, Importance, & Facts
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Juneteenth, 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? | HISTORY
WEBJun 19, 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...
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: The History of a Holiday - The New York Times
WEBJun 19, 2023 · President Biden signed legislation in 2021 that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 and the nationwide...
What is Juneteenth—and how did it become a federal holiday?
WEBJun 12, 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...
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
WEBJun 7, 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.
Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed : NPR
WEBJun 17, 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. On June 19, 1865, Maj ...
What Does Juneteenth Celebrate? The History of the Holiday | PBS
WEBJun 15, 2022 · The History of the Holiday | PBS. Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth. Published on June 15, 2022|Last updated on August 09, 2023by PBS. Share. Juneteenth celebrations have widely expanded...
What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
WEBJun 19, 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,’...
Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and …
WEBJun 19, 2020 · Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture. Senses of Freedom: Exploring the Tastes, Sounds and Experiences of an African American Celebration. Join the museum’s Juneteenth celebration – during the entire month of June – and embrace the rich history of Freedom Day each week. Select an Area to Explore More.
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