Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

Introduction It’s important to recognize and commemorate significant events in American history. Juneteenth is just such an event, celebrated on June 19th each year. Juneteenth is an important date in American history because it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The History of Juneteenth On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued …

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