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Juneteenth marks June 19, the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Americans have celebrated the day with parades and cookouts, but knowledge of its history is also important.
Many Americans will be marking Juneteenth this month
Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.
Cruz's post was so "off-brand" -- and not particularly tailored to Cruz's base of supporters, despite his couching the celebration in a broader "freedom" context -- that people asked if he was feeling ok.
Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.