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Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House

Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House as Trump complains about ‘too many’ holidays

President Donald Trump made no statement about the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, other than saying there were too many like it. Lesser occasions routinely garner official proclamations.

MSNBC on MSN · 6h

No longer looking for votes, Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

In 2020, the Republican president claimed he "made Juneteenth very famous." In 2025, he didn't bother to acknowledge the national holiday at all.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 13h

Trump on Juneteenth laments ‘too many’ nonworking holidays: ‘Workers don’t want it’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier Thursday that Trump would not commemorate Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and was established as a federal holiday by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

Juneteenth, federal holiday

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

USA Today · 1d

What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Here's more about Juneteenth. Juneteenth National Independence Day is on Thursday, June 19, this year. The holiday commemorates the full and complete enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation in the U.

Yahoo · 21h

The historical legacy of Juneteenth

People across the nation are celebrating Juneteenth, a federal holiday honoring the end of slavery in the U.S. It was 160 years ago on Thursday, the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.

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Biden takes swipes at Trump in Juneteenth speech

Former President Joe Biden traveled to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday he enshrined ...

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Juneteenth: Marking the day slavery ended in the United States

June 19, 1865 –the day all people in the United States were officially granted freedom. All across the country, Americans are ...

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Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to ...

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Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slavery

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...

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'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

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Days of our Lives Daily Recap YAPP, June 20: Salem celebrates American history with Juneteenth

What happened on Days of our Lives The Carvers celebrated Juneteenth \| Image: Peacock. In 2021, a new national holiday came ...

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Juneteenth celebrations held in Allentown | PHOTOS

From a flag-raising ceremony at Allentown City Hall, to free pool admission at Cedar Beach Pool, hundreds of community ...

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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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