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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States celebrating the emancipation of African American slaves. Originating in Galveston, Texas, in 1866, it has been celebrated annually on June... Wikipedia
- Also called: Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day (TX)
- Observed by: United States
- Significance: Emancipation of slaves in areas in rebellion against the Union
- Observances: African American history, culture and progress
- Date: June 19
- date: June 19
- Frequency: Annual
- First time: June 19, 1866 (celebration), June 19, 2021 (federal holiday)
- Data source: DuckDuckGo