Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 every year.

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The first celebration of Juneteenth was on June 19, 1865.

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It is the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US.

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Juneteenth combines the words "June" and "nineteenth."

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Juneteenth is named after the date on which it takes place.

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Juneteenth has its own flag.

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On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed Emancipation Proclamation to abolish slavery.

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In 1980, the state of Texas was the first state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday.

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People celebrate it with parades, music, picnics, church services, and other activities.

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Strawberry soda pop was a popular drink for Juneteenth celebrations.

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