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jodeke
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 Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:16 am Post subject: Celebrate Juneteenth America's 2nd Independence Day |
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I know it's political but think it deserves a thread alone.
June 17, 2021
President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, making Juneteenth a U.S. federal holiday after Congress passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act that same month.
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Published June 16, 2023 • Updated on June 18, 2023 at 3:08 pm
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jodeke
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Why Juneteenth represents freedom better than July 4 for many Americans
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On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, as 13 colonies separated from Great Britain and established the United States of America. But while the Fourth of July is known to represent equality and freedom, all Americans were not free at the time.
That’s why more and more Americans celebrate Juneteenth. |
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