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What does the holiday Juneteenth commemorate?
The freedom of the slaves in the United States
What is the origin of the name 'Juneteenth'?
A combination of the words 'June' and 'nineteenth'
When is Juneteenth celebrated?
June 19th
Who primarily celebrates Juneteenth in the United States?
African-Americans
In which state has Juneteenth been an official state holiday since 1980?
Texas
What is another name for Juneteenth?
Emancipation Day
What is a common activity during Juneteenth celebrations?
Parades
When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
September 22, 1862
When did Union army arrive in Galveston, Texas?
June 18, 1865
When was the first Juneteenth celebration held?
June 19, 1866
Study Notes
What is Juneteenth?
- A holiday commemorating the freedom of slaves in the United States
- Combination of "June" and "nineteenth", also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day
When and Who Celebrates Juneteenth?
- Celebrated on June 19th
- Mainly celebrated by African-Americans in the United States
- Most widely celebrated in Texas, where it has been an official state holiday since 1980
How is Juneteenth Celebrated?
- Parades, marches, and barbecues
- Ceremonies with public service awards, prayer, and raising of the Juneteenth Flag
- Government and educational facilities have programs or information on the holiday's history and the Emancipation Proclamation
- A time for African-Americans to celebrate their heritage
History of Juneteenth
- Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862, effective January 1, 1863
- Union army arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 18, 1865, and General Gordon Granger announced freedom for slaves on June 19, 1865
- First Juneteenth celebration took place the next year, spreading throughout Texas and surrounding states
- Declined in popularity in the early 1900s, revived in the 1950s and 1960s, and became an official state holiday in Texas in 1980
- Currently, a movement is pushing for national recognition
Fun Facts About Juneteenth
- Oldest known holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US
- Inspired books by Ralph Ellison, Carolyn Meyer, and Ann Rinaldi
- Some cities and groups hold Miss Juneteenth contests
- Strawberry soda pop was a popular drink associated with the celebration
- The Juneteenth Flag of Freedom features a star in the middle, half red and half blue
Learn about the significance of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the freedom of slaves in the United States, and how it's celebrated by African-Americans.
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