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The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
The nation is commemorating Juneteenth, which symbolizes the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed that they were free.
By By Daniel Miller·10 hr ago
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The nation is commemorating Juneteenth, which symbolizes the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed that they were free.
Designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black communities nationwide.
Friday marks the fifth year since Juneteenth was designated as a federal holiday by former President Joe Biden.
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