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Juneteenth, federal holiday

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

Yahoo · 2d

What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House

Boston.com on MSN · 3h

Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House as Trump complains about ‘too many’ holidays

President Donald Trump made no statement about the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, other than saying there were too many like it. Lesser occasions routinely garner official proclamations.

USA Today · 4h

Trump on Juneteenth: ‘too many non-working holidays.’ See list of new holidays he declared

President Donald Trump has issued new proclamations for the Gulf of America Day, WWI and WWII. Did Trump acknowledge Juneteenth, a non-working holiday?

The Washington Post · 1d

Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, before it became a federal holiday

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From Galveston to Concord, 5 communities keep Juneteenth stories alive

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d

See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

Click2Houston21h

Dozens celebrate 160th Juneteenth anniversary in its birthplace city of Galveston

Galveston – Thursday marks 160 years since the end to slavery in the United States or Juneteenth. The island city of ...

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Juneteenth celebrations with art, history and health continue across Houston this weekend

Juneteenth may have officially passed, but celebrating freedom and heritage continues throughout Houston with events designed to engage, educate, and unite the community. Several local groups will ...

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Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, Black Catholics’ contributions and ending racism

The emancipation took place on June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation ...

‘Our future is bright’ Grayslake’s Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk 2025

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.

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