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I won't celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday

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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 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.

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What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated

June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021 when then-President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.

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Are banks, post offices open on Juneteenth? Here's what's closed on the federal holiday

Like most federal holidays, expect your local banks and credit unions to be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Postal service retail locations will be closed on Thursday, and there will be no regular mail delivery — except for holiday premium Priority Mail Express — according to a U.S. Postal Service release.

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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What's open and closed on Thursday? Stock Market, banks

Juneteenth is on June 19th, is it a federal holiday? Here's what to know about Juneteenth and what businesses or services ...

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The history behind Juneteenth and how it became a national holiday

Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style ...

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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about its beginnings

Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...

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‘Too Many Non-Working Holidays In America’: Donald Trump Attacks Juneteenth as White House Ignores the Federal Holiday

As Americans celebrated Juneteenth, President Donald Trump raged at the newest federal holiday in a posting on his Truth ...

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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas

Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration ...

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