Here's what to know about Juneteenth. What Juneteenth isJuneteenth -- a blending of the words June and nineteenth -- is the oldest regular US celebration of the end of slavery. African Americans and others mark Juneteenth -- also called Emancipation Day -- much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth has been celebrated informally since 1865, but Texas became the first state to make it a state holiday in 1980. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was asked on Thursday what Juneteenth meant to the President.

Source: CNN June 11, 2020 18:56 UTC