King Commemorates Juneteenth Holiday to Mark End of Slavery in America
June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement marking Juneteenth, a day also known as "Emancipation Day," which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States:
"For more than 150 years, Juneteenth has reflected the contradiction inherent in America's identity - it is both a celebration of the freedom that defines our national character, . . .
Today, U.S. Senator Angus King released the following statement marking Juneteenth, a day also known as "Emancipation Day," which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States:
"For more than 150 years, Juneteenth has reflected the contradiction inherent in America's identity - it is both a celebration of the freedom that defines our national character, . . .