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Today is Juneteenth. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?
Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a ...
On Juneteenth, Trump says the US has 'too many' holidays
President Donald Trump said American holidays cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and "must change." ...
Some NC employees get Juneteenth off. Here's who gets a paid holiday
Juneteenth, which falls on the same day every year, is a federal holiday. But not all government employees get a day off.
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 ...
Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery
Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned ...