Juneteenth Federal Holiday Observed 2024. In 2021, juneteenth became the latest federal holiday in the us — the first to be approved since martin luther king jr. On june 19, 1865 — months after the civil war.
President joe biden signed the bill onjune 17, 2021, declaring juneteenth the 11th u.s. Birthday of martin luther king, jr.
Washington — President Joe Biden Signed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Into Law Thursday, Officially Making June 19 A Federal Holiday And Giving National Recognition To A Day.
It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of african american slaves reached.
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Juneteenth is a federal holiday and state holiday in several states.
When Did Juneteenth Become A Federal Holiday?
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It Commemorates The Date In 1865 When News Of The Emancipation Of African American Slaves Reached.
It is a federal holiday.
On June 19, 1865 — Months After The Civil War.
A list of united states federal holidays in 2024 is shown below.
