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Juneteenth: History, celebrations and more about the federal holiday
In 2021, then-president Joe Biden signed a bill that made Juneteenth an official federal holiday. This historic legislation ...
Will banks and post offices be closed on Juneteenth 2025? Here’s what you need to know this June 19
June 19 marks Juneteenth Day in the United States. Is it an official celebration at the national level? Will banks and post ...
Juneteenth is this week. 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 federal holiday a few years back.
Is Juneteenth still a federal holiday? Trump has rolled back many of Biden's moves, could he do the same with June 19?
Amid President Donald Trump's efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion, concerns have come up over the continuation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Explainer: What is Juneteenth and when did it become a US federal holiday?
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became ...
When are the next federal holidays after Juneteenth? Here's a list
Juneteenth, the country's youngest federal holiday, arrives this week. But when is the next holiday? Here are some dates to ...
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Las Vegas Valley
Juneteenth, an annual holiday on June 19, celebrates the freedom of enslaved people following the Civil War. Although the ...