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That day, on June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas. “This is American history, world history, Texas history, and most of all, Galveston 5 July: 1962 France: Algeria gained independence following the Algerian War and the Algerian independence referendum. France officially recognized independent Algeria on 3 July, but the Independence Day is celebrated on 5 July, the day of the fall of Algiers in 1830 and the beginning of French Algeria. [3] [4] Angola: Independence Day: 11 Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and is a federal holiday in the US. The day honours those who suffered as a result of slavery in the 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in the colonies, which later became the US. Juneteenth was designated as a federal holiday under the Biden administration in 2021- expanding John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. Learn why Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4, including the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the holiday's historical and modern traditions. 1:30 PM Annual July Bell-Ringing Ceremony: Celebrate the 4th of July like the 18th-century Delawareans who gathered in New Castle to support the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Immanuel Church on the Green, New Castle. 🎆 3 PM Hockessin 4th Parade and Celebrations: 3 PM Parade on Old Lancaster Pike. 2 - 8 PM Live music. Beer Garden. Celebrating Juneteenth Forty-eighth annual Juneteenth Day parade and festival, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 19, 2019. Why Do We Celebrate Juneteenth? American ideals set the stage for our nation’s long-awaited abolition of slavery. But no American milestone exceeds the importance of July 4. We love to draw inspiration from those who paved Join Somerset Countys vibrant Fourth of July celebrations! Enjoy fireworks, live music, and community fun from June 26 to July 6. The Fourth of July and Juneteenth are both important holidays in American history that celebrate freedom and independence, but they have different origins and significance. The Fourth of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, marking the birth of the United States as a free and independent nation. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday that celebrates one of the most significant events in U.S. history — the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of Black Americans, according to The White House's proclamation. June 30, 2025. MEDIA CONTACT: Dominique Epps 850-435-1629 depps@cityofpensacola.com. If you decide to celebrate the Fourth of July at home with sparklers, it’s Fourth of July Is Independence Day USA.gov, July 4, 2014 U.S. Independence Day a Civic and Social Event U.S. State Department , June 22, 2010 Fourth of July Orations Collection at the Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books, Ellis Library , University of Missouri On July 4, Americans celebrate their country’s Independence Day in various ways, from attending fireworks displays to parading their pets, showing off classic cars or even painting a fence. The festivities commemorate the July, 4, 1776, adoption of the Declaration of Independence at a meeting of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s. “Catch the Spirit and Celebrate America Fourth of July Festival” is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on July 4, approximately one hour after the final floats and units pass in the historic Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, which is said to have debuted 68 years ago. July 4 th ends a two-week, bookended period of equally important occasions that one might call our Freedom Days. It began with historic significance in our first celebration of Juneteenth, June 19, as a national holiday. The moments that best symbolize that fight are June 19th, known as “Juneteenth,” and the 4th of July celebrated as “Independence Day.” While the 4th of July represents the nation’s aspirations for freedom, Juneteenth symbolizes the long journey toward realizing those aspirations for all Americans. The Fourth of July is the anniversary of the declaration of our independence from Great Britain in 1776. Today, the federal holiday gives citizens an opportunity to celebrate our nation's birthday. June 19 by the Ran-dolph County Sheriff’s Offi ce for DUI, theft and resisting a peace offi cer. Moore was giv-en a notice to appear in court and released. **** Thomas L. Clay, 53, of Sparta was arrested June 19 by Sparta po-lice for criminal tres-pass to land. Clay was jailed. **** Dylan M. Sellers, 25, of Chester was arrest-ed June 19 by
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