S.D. Gov. Noem Proclaims June 19 'Juneteenth Day' in South Dakota
June 19, 2020
June 19, 2020
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 19 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed June 19th, 2020, as "Juneteenth Day," in South Dakota in memory of the 155th anniversary of the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which is recognized as the end of slavery in the United States.
"South Dakota prides itself on Freedom," said Governor Kristi Noem.
"We commemorate this import . . .
Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed June 19th, 2020, as "Juneteenth Day," in South Dakota in memory of the 155th anniversary of the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which is recognized as the end of slavery in the United States.
"South Dakota prides itself on Freedom," said Governor Kristi Noem.
"We commemorate this import . . .