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Juneteenth, Biden and Texas

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

Trump not hosting Juneteenth events as Biden heads to Texas for celebration

President Donald Trump will not commemorate Juneteenth, despite previously taking credit for the relatively new federal holiday’s popularity. “I’m not tracking his signature on a proclamation today,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday.

CBS News on MSN · 3h

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 Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions like discarding clothing worn during enslavement, the holiday has since grown beyond Texas and the South.

USA Today · 1d

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free.

Houston Chronicle · 10h

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

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.

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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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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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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery

Celebrations are planned around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...

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Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

President Trump has not addressed the Juneteeth holiday through social accounts or otherwise. In his first term, he honored ...

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Crowds gather in Galveston to honor the day Texas slaves learned they were free

Galveston launches Juneteenth by, reenacting General Order No. 3, the order that let slaves aware of their freedom.

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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 ...

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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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