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History and significance of the Juneteenth national holiday

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Juneteenth is a national holiday that marks the end of slavery following the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865 and has been celebrated by Black Americans for decades. Still, it wasn't until three years ago that it was recognized as a federal holiday. 

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