Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. For many African-Americans, it has come to symbolize what the Fourth of July symbolizes for all Americans ... freedom.
In June 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth a Federal holiday.
Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages. Sites provide material related to Juneteenth, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
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President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared all slaves as free. Their freedom was not in fact given in all states until 1865. The National Archives present images of the handwritten document, and transcripts.
Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.
Provides information about the annual celebration and parade in Jacksonville, Florida.
History of the holiday, registry of organizations and commemoration events in the U.S. and internationally, ideas on how to celebrate, products for sale, and other news and information.
A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.
History of the holiday that had its origins when news of slavery's end finally reached slaves in Texas and other states in the southwest.
President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared all slaves as free. Their freedom was not in fact given in all states until 1865. The National Archives present images of the handwritten document, and transcripts.
Provides information about the annual celebration and parade in Jacksonville, Florida.
A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.
History of the holiday that had its origins when news of slavery's end finally reached slaves in Texas and other states in the southwest.
History of the holiday, registry of organizations and commemoration events in the U.S. and internationally, ideas on how to celebrate, products for sale, and other news and information.
Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.
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