Juneteenth is wednesday, june 19, 2024! The newest federal holiday, juneteenth national independence day, celebrates the end of slavery in the united states.
(national archives identifier 182778372) it was from general order 3, the juneteenth holiday was born. Please refer to the instructions listed for your local office below.
Now Therefore I, Gavin Newsom, Governor Of The State Of California, Do Hereby Proclaim June 15, 2024, As “Juneteenth National Freedom Day:
On june 19 america celebrates juneteenth, or freedom day, on the anniversary of the emancipation proclamation that abolished slavery in texas and other former confederate states in 1865.
The Holiday Has Also Been Called Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, Second Independence Day And Emancipation Day.
On june 17, 2021, when president joe biden signed the juneteenth national independence day act into law.
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This Federal Holiday Is Celebrated Every 19Th Of June Each Year Starting Year 2021.
On june 19, 1865, 2,000 federal troops marched into texas, the westernmost state in the confederacy and the last state to acknowledge the end of.
On June 17, 2021, When President Joe Biden Signed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Into Law.
It is an opportunity to honor our country’s second independence day and reflect on our shared history and future.