A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
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- Senate Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-06-18
Plain-English Summary
This resolution officially recognizes June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" to commemorate June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in the Southwest finally learned they were free. The resolution honors the historical significance of this date, which marks when the last enslaved African Americans received news of emancipation, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This recognition celebrates an important milestone in American history for all citizens.
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