EDIT: Jun 14 2023 - added Nevada as state holiday For over 150 years, millions of Black Americans have celebrated freedom from slavery on June 19th. This makes Juneteenth the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. In 1980, Texas became the first state to officially designate a Juneteenth Holiday. President Biden on June 17th 2021 … [Read more...]
History of the Holidays: Memorial Day | History
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History of the Holidays: History of Memorial Day | History
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History of the Holidays: History of Valentines Day | History
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