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CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States

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City Of Bloomington issued the following announcement on Jun. 17.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, June 19 is now recognized as a federal holiday.

City offices will be closed Monday, June 20. Find Juneteenth celebrations around the Twin Cities: https://www.kare11.com/.../89-0bcd2c4b-1dac-431f-b95d...

Original source can be found here.

Source: City Of Bloomington

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