Juneteenth

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Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Day

Discover the history of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States

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Americans react to national parks ditching free entry on Juneteenth, MLK Day • Dec. 9, 2025, 11:49 PM ET (USA Today)

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday • Dec. 6, 2025, 4:50 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Juneteenth National Independence Day • Emancipation Day • Black Independence Day • Jubilee Day • Juneteenth Independence Day

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Juneteenth celebration

Juneteenth gathering at Emancipation Park

Juneteenth parade

Ben Haith and the Juneteenth flag

Juneteenth pride

Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Day

What does Juneteenth celebrate?

Discover the history of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States

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The “Grandmother of Juneteenth”

Opal Lee

American activist