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Biden, Trump and Juneteenth

Biden takes swipes at Trump in Juneteenth speech

Biden has largely stayed out of the limelight since leaving office, but he had harsh words for his successor Thursday night.

CBS News on MSN · 15h

Biden pans "efforts to erase history" and takes veiled shot at Trump

Former President Joe Biden criticized "ongoing efforts to erase history" during a Juneteenth Celebration Service at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas — and appeared to take a shot at his successor,

Yahoo · 4h

Biden in Juneteenth remarks rips ‘efforts to erase history’

Former President Biden spoke out against efforts to erase history during a Juneteenth speech in Texas, while President Trump did not formally recognize the holiday and expressed concern about having too many non-working holidays.

Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

AOL · 1d

What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions like discarding clothing worn during enslavement, the holiday has since grown beyond Texas and the South.

Fox Business on MSN · 17h

Trump claims federal holidays cost 'billions' as Americans observe Juneteenth

As Americans observe Juneteenth, Trump lamented the cost of "non-working holidays" in a Truth Social post on Thursday, claiming that there "too many" of the holidays.

Hosted on MSN · 4h

Maddow Blog | No longer looking for votes, Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

Donald Trump claimed he "made Juneteenth very famous." In 2025, the Republican president didn't bother to acknowledge the national holiday at all.

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The history behind Juneteenth and how it became a national holiday

Community leaders and residents of Bakersfield express their thoughts and feelings behind the holiday. Celebrating in style ...

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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title

June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas

Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration ...

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Juneteenth National Independence Day: Celebrating freedom with parades, panels and purpose

Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and ...

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'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...

Rolling Out18h

What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth?

What is Juneteenth? What is the proper way to celebrate it? Should holiday observers attend barbecues and cookouts? Should ...

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'It's our Independence Day': Worcester commemorates Juneteenth

As she held her 8-month-old son, Khalid, Medina refocused on the history of Juneteenth including U.S. Union troops who ...

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When is Juneteenth 2025? Everything to know about the nation's 'second Independence Day'

Juneteenth is observed on June 19. Here's what to know about the holiday's origins and how it became known as the nation's ...

Charleston City Paper5h

Juneteenth celebrated across Lowcountry, ignored in Washington

Juneteenth celebrations brought communities together across the Lowcountry as people welcomed what is often called Black ...

KATC15h

Lafayette Parish honors Juneteenth with flag raising ceremony

Lafayette Parish celebrates Juneteenth with a special flag raising ceremony honoring the end of slavery in the United States ...

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