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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? State holiday? What to know about day's history in Missouri
Yes, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Missouri and is observed every 19th day of June. As such, all state offices are closed on that day, unless it falls on the weekend, in which case offices will be closed either the preceding Friday or following Monday.
Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,
The Adair County Democrats hosted a Juneteenth celebration this Tuesday night, featuring a speaker and a vocal ...
Juneteenth is a federal holiday, as well as a state holiday in Missouri. Here's what stores and services are open on Thursday.
Today is Juneteenth, and while it’s only been an official federal holiday since 2021, the city of Fayette will be holding its ...
FAYETTE — Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19, but the festivities have already begun in mid-Missouri. Although ...
A recent Columbia resident shares some family history, and a celebration committee member shares why Juneteenth is important.
Thursday is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when the last remaining slaves in the U.S. were freed. This ...
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NFL Teams In Agreement On Juneteenth HolidayThursday June 19 is Juneteenth, a federal United States holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery. The holiday marks the ...
The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining "June" and "nineteenth" — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.
The Gateway Festival Orchestra presented a musical journey for an audience gathered at Ritenour High School Wednesday evening ...
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