What is Juneteenth? Learn about the Newest US Federal Holiday! [Video]

Juneteenth may be the newest federal holiday in the United States, signed into law by President Biden in 2021, but it has a long and storied history rooted in one of the most important conflicts in American history: the American Civil War. Let’s take a deep dive into Juneteenth and learn more about this important holiday!

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