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Trump Criticizes Juneteenth

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 · 1d

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.

EURweb on MSN · 15h

Trump Criticizes Juneteenth, Calls for Fewer U.S. Federal Holidays

Trump sparks controversy by criticizing Juneteenth and other federal holidays on Truth Social, claiming they cost the U.S. billions.

Juneteenth, Allentown City Hall

The Morning Call · 1d

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 members celebrate Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025. See the photos below.

CBS Sacramento on MSN · 1d

Sacramento celebrates Juneteenth with events held citywide

Thursday marked the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and freedom for Black Americans. The federal holiday recognizes the official end of slavery through the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln.

Yahoo · 1d

Rochester Museum's Juneteenth event celebrates Black culture

Wednesday is Juneteenth — the Federal Holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, as well as celebrating Black culture across the country. READ MORE:

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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 ...

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? What to know about the holiday

Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ...

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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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The history behind Juneteenth and how it became a national holiday

Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style ...

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Is There Mail on Juneteenth? USPS, Post Office, FedEx Hours

Mail deliveries may be impacted on Juneteenth, the holiday in which Americans celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.

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Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in United States

The day is being marked amid President Donald Trump's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal ...

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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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Making cotton candy at Cape's Juneteenth celebration

Free cotton candy, giveaways, food, crafts and lots of music are on tap for today's Juneteenth celebration at Ivers Square in Cape Girardeau.

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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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