Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago. What does the day commemorate?

Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago. What does the day commemorate?
By Eric Lagatta

In terms of federal holidays, Juneteenth may seem young. But the national day of observance has been commemorated for more than 160 years, its adherents recognizing and celebrating the day when enslaved African Americans were emancipated.

Its long and storied history notwithstanding, Juneteenth's resonance has grown in the past few years amid a nationwide reckoning with racial justice and the legacy of slavery in the United States.

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