Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom
Holidays
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday is a time for reflection, education, and celebration of African American culture and achievements. Festivities include parades, concerts, and community gatherings, often featuring traditional foods and music. Juneteenth is recognized as a state holiday or observance in 47 states and the District of Columbia, and in 2021, it became a federal holiday.
Sample questions
- Which U.S. President officially recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday?
- Which state was the first to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
- Who was the Union General that announced the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865?
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