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I won't celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday

The New York Times · 10h

Juneteenth Goes Uncelebrated at White House as Trump Complains About ‘Too Many’ Holidays

President 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.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 3h

Trump on Juneteenth laments ‘too many’ nonworking holidays: ‘Workers don’t want it’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier Thursday that Trump would not commemorate Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and was established as a federal holiday by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

Fox Business on MSN · 8h

Trump claims federal holidays cost 'billions' as Americans observe Juneteenth

As Americans observe Juneteenth, Trump lamented the cost of "non-working holidays" in a Truth Social post on Thursday, claiming that there "too many" of the holidays.

Juneteenth, federal holiday

23ABC News Bakersfield · 1h

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 at the NAACP Juneteenth Brunch in Bakersfield.

Newsweek on MSN · 15h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

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

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

Celebrating Juneteenth in New Britain: A day of reflection and unity

Juneteenth is more than just a day off from work—it's a time to remember the struggles and triumphs of African Americans ...

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Biden takes swipes at Trump in Juneteenth speech

Biden has largely stayed out of the limelight since leaving office, but he had harsh words for his successor Thursday night.

Iowa City celebrates Juneteenth

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday, celebrating freedom and the end of slavery in the United ...

Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN5h

Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slavery

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...

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Juneteenth celebrations held in Allentown | PHOTOS

From a flag-raising ceremony at Allentown City Hall, to free pool admission at Cedar Beach Pool, hundreds of community ...

5hon MSN

Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to ...

How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth?

What is Juneteenth? What is the proper way to celebrate it? Should holiday observers attend barbecues and cookouts? Should ...

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