Juneteenth: A Federal Holiday

Juneteenth: A Federal Holiday

Posted by on Jun 24, 2021 in Current Events | No Comments

This week’s Election Central post examines the creation of Juneteenth as the newest federal holiday. On June 19, 1865, news of the end of the Civil War reached the citizens of Galveston, Texas. This day, known as “Juneteenth,” is now a federal holiday. Here, Election Central takes a closer look at the history and significance […]

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