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Which event led to the renewed interest in Juneteenth in the summer of 2020?
Which event led to the renewed interest in Juneteenth in the summer of 2020?
- The increase in Juneteenth celebrations across the United States
- The commemoration of the end of slavery
- The nationwide protests following police killings of Black Americans (correct)
- The signing of legislation by President Biden
When did African Americans start celebrating Juneteenth?
When did African Americans start celebrating Juneteenth?
- During the Civil War
- In the early 1900s
- In the 1960s
- In the late 1800s (correct)
What did President Biden do regarding Juneteenth in 2021?
What did President Biden do regarding Juneteenth in 2021?
- He renamed it as a holiday
- He declared it a state holiday
- He abolished it as a holiday
- He made it a federal holiday (correct)
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