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History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The holiday marks the date in 1865 – more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – that Major General Gordon Granger and 2,

Newsweek on MSN · 11h

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.

Syracuse.com · 15h

Juneteenth history: How June 19 became America’s newest federal holiday

Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July."

A supervisor and historian explains the history of Juneteenth

Brooks understands the sacrifices that thousands of African Americans made throughout the 1800's, which is why he said this ...

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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 ...

Simplified In Short on MSN20h

The Age of Discovery: A Short & Simple Guide to US History!

Explore the Age of Discovery in US history, simplified and shortened! Learn about the key explorers, voyages, and the impact ...

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LA County communities celebrate the history of heft of Juneteenth

The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family ...

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New sign displays history of the Underground Railroad in Waverly

The new sign debuted for the Destination Freedom Walking Tour on Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in ...

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'This is American history:' The nation celebrates Juneteenth, see photos around the US

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...

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