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What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal...

What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

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What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

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