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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special events for Juneteenth will include the display of a signed copy ...
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in ...
Juneteenth turns 160 years old. Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021—becoming America’s 11th national ...
The show went on for the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Sunday as organizers relied on a fundraising campaign to offset ...
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
Theatrical event, free day also scheduledSPRINGFIELD The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate ...
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19. It commemorates the day that news of the Emancipation Proclamation made it to enslaved people in the South. Juneteenth was the first federal holiday ...
Tombstone, AZ closes offices for Juneteenth 2025, marking the fourth anniversary since it became a federal holiday.
two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion. Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth. Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19 ...
The ALPLM events celebrating Juneteenth include: • Emancipation Proclamation, on display 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the library building weekdays June 13-26. One special weekend display will take ...
Juneteenth commemorates the events of ... The holiday commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation in the U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation to free enslaved African Americans ...