June 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States holiday. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence …

Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state, …

Jun 20, 2023 · In Washington, D.C., Emancipation Day has historically been recognized city-wide on April 16, the day in 1862 when President Lincoln signed a law to abolish slavery in the …

Jan 2, 2025 · WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On this day in history, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. On Jan. 1, 1863, Lincoln declared that all …

3 days ago · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” …

Jan 1, 2025 · Following the Charleston Emancipation Day Parade, join us for an inspiring program featuring stirring musical performances, an exploration of the historical context and impact of …

Jan 1, 2025 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston's annual Emancipation Day Parade took place Wednesday, marking 162 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed the …

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the …

The First Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with …

Jun 18, 2024 · There were many emancipation days as enslaved people obtained their freedom in the decades spanning American independence through the Civil War. They were an important …