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In her 90s, Opal Lee walked to Washington to demand that June 19, the day that marks the end of slavery, become a national holiday – for all to remember what freedom really means.
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. See what President Trump said about it and what the holiday's flag means.
There are so many ways to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC this year. From Broadway to Black Restaurant Week. Here's everything you need to know about the federal holiday.
For many years, the list of federally designated holidays included Memorial Day in May, followed by Independence Day in July.