Juneteenth

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Juneteenth marks the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery in the state. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemo...

culture-and-history

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, commemorates the arrival of Union Army troops in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of the Civil War and the emancipation o...

history-and-culture

June 19 is a date that carries different meanings depending on context, most notably Juneteenth in the United States and regional commemorative days elsewhere. This explainer ou...

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Juneteenth marks the arrival of federal authority in Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people, completing the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation across the...

holidays

June 19, often called Juneteenth, is the date that marks a turning point in American history. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with...

culture-and-community

Juneteenth is observed each year on June 19. This fixed calendar date marks the day in 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the...

people

Miss Ola Lee is a sustained civic presence best known for her decades long advocacy around Juneteenth recognition, education, and community centered commemoration. Operating oft...

history

Juneteenth commemorates the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved people. The fi...

Status Updates

June 19, often called Juneteenth, is not automatically a day off for most workers, but it is recognized as a federal holiday and a state holiday in many places. It commemorates...

history-culture

Juneteenth commemorates the arrival of Union soldiers in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. The day marks the practical end of slavery in the Uni...