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

In 2021, it was officially recognized as a federal holiday, prompting many government offices and organizations to observe the day with closures or special events. This milestone was largely due to the efforts of Texas native Opal Lee,

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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Juneteenth on June 19? Details here

Juneteenth 2025, observed on Thursday (June 19) is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the US Here's a quick guide to what’s open and closed — from banks, stock market, and government offices to shipping services and major retailers.

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Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas — The birthplace of a national celebration

June 19, 1865—when Union General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Here are some Juneteenth events happening in North Texas

Juneteenth is a federal holiday also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It's celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to announce the Civil War was over,

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Wondering how to celebrate Juneteenth? These events are happening in central Pa.

Today is Juneteenth, the annual federal holiday that recognizes the emancipation of the slaves in the United States about 160 years ago. As in past years, there are a number of events being held around the holiday to mark the occasion,

See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across U.S.

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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 rang true for more Americans.

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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas.

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See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.

Also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth falls annually on June 19, the date in 1865 when Union troops brought the news to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they had been freed.

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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 ...

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 ...

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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Sugar Land 95 honored with historical marker on Juneteenth

They are believed to be inmates, young and old, forced into a form of post-Civil War slavery, thanks to new Texas laws and ...

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Juneteenth Celebration recognizes progress and work still to be done

It was a celebration with meaning as people came out late Thursday afternoon for a Juneteenth Celebration at Lions Park in ...

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Ohio History Connection's Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival brings celebration of freedom

Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...

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Rev. Al Sharpton, filmmaker Spike Lee speak out on Juneteenth

Rev. Al Sharpton and filmmaker Spike Lee marked the holiday by speaking out about racial injustice, immigration reforms, and ...

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Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...

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'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 ...

Inside the history of Juneteenth as Opal's Walk for Freedom takes place

It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes ...

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