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History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

23ABC News Bakersfield · 17m

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 · 11h

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 in the United States and has a history going back to the 1860s.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

'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.

Juneteenth, Trump

Fox Business on MSN · 4h

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.

Trump criticizes ‘non-working holidays’ on Juneteenth

President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday on Juneteenth, a federal holiday, to criticize the number of “non-working holidays” in the United States.

USA Today · 19h

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? What is open, closed? What to know about holiday

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

35mon MSN

Biden takes swipes at Trump in Juneteenth speech

Former President Joe Biden traveled to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday he enshrined ...

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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 ...

A supervisor and historian explains the history of Juneteenth

Brooks understands the sacrifices that thousands of African Americans made throughout the 1800's, which is why he said this ...

2hon MSN

Thousands celebrate freedom at annual Juneteenth celebration in Oakland

Thousands came out to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland with music, food and activities for the kids. Those in attendance knew ...

Iowa City celebrates Juneteenth

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

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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 ...

7h

'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 ...

Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN1h

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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