The emancipation of African Americans is recognized as a federal holiday on June 19 as a way to commemorate the end of slavery and reflect on American freedom.

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The emancipation of African Americans is recognized as a federal holiday on June 19 as a way to commemorate the end of slavery and reflect on American freedom.