Juneteenth is celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time. The anniversary commemorates the ending of slavery in the US, and recalls the celebrations held by Black communities across the States in the Civil War’s immediate aftermath.

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Juneteenth is celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time. The anniversary commemorates the ending of slavery in the US, and recalls the celebrations held by Black communities across the States in the Civil War’s immediate aftermath.

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camptimeline

Date

2021-06-19

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museums@eu-lac.org

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Event

Identifier

2951

Date Submitted

02/05/2025 04:40:09 pm

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University of St Andrews

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