Dates/Years
Juneteenth was created on this date
What is June 19, 1865?
Juneteenth is the official state holiday of this state
What is Texas?
This president played an important role in ending slavery and he signed the Emancipation Proclamation
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Do people get the day off for this holiday?
It depends on where you live and who you work for. Big companies such as Nike, Target, Mastercard, Netflix, and Twitter are giving employees the day off. And, as the time of this article, 18 states observe it as a paid holiday.
A celebration of freedom... an American holiday that commemorates abolition of slavery in the United States
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a National Holiday on this date
What is it's not a National Holiday? (Juneteenth is currently recognized by 45 states and the District of Columbia)
This was the last state to abolish slavery in 1865
What is Mississippi?
The largest Juneteenth celebration is held at this location
What is Booker T. Washington Park?
This amendment was put in place to abolish slavery
What is the 13th amendment?
Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day
What is another name for Juneteenth?
The first Juneteenth celebration was held during this year
What is 1866?
This state represents the location where Juneteenth originated
What is the state of Juneteenth's origination?
The American abolitionist who was born into slavery but escaped with her infant daughter in 1826. She preached equal rights for all.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
Who was the first African American to serve in the senate
What is Hiram Revels of Mississippi; he became the first African American senator in 1870.
The colors being red, white and blue represent this flag (white star in the middle)
What is the Juneteenth flag?
In what year was the Emancipation Proclamation to be signed?
What is 1862?
These two states recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday
What is Texas and Oklahoma?
Before President Joe Biden made Juneteenth an official holiday, what was the last national holiday to be made in the US?
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983
The time period after the Civil War
What is The Reconstruction? It was a time of great uncertainty, hope, and struggle as formerly enslaved people sought to unify families and integrate socially, politically, and in the workforce.
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday?
Yes.
On what date did the Civil War end?
What is April 9, 1865?
These states do not currently recognize Juneteenth
What is Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota and South Dakota?
Who was known as the "Moses of her people." She escaped her own slavery and then helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom. She also served as a scout, spy, guerilla soldier, and nurse during the Civil War
Who is Harriet Tubman
This Branch of Congress rejected The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation legislation to have June 19th designated as Juneteenth Independence Day
What is the Senate?
This state is called the Lone Star State as well as the freedom of enslaved people in all 50 states. It represents the star on the flag.
What is Texas?