Rep. Langevin Recognizes Juneteenth Independence Day
June 20, 2020
June 20, 2020
WARWICK, Rhode Island, June 20 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement:
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) joined 206 of his fellow members of the U.S. House of Representatives in recognizing this year's observation of June 19, 2020, as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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"On Juneteenth Independence Day, we reflect on the courage a . . .
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) joined 206 of his fellow members of the U.S. House of Representatives in recognizing this year's observation of June 19, 2020, as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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"On Juneteenth Independence Day, we reflect on the courage a . . .