On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Juneteenth Concert
South Lawn 7:46 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Good evening. What a joy it is to be with everyone tonight. (Applause.) And, oh, what my eyes behold. Happy Juneteenth, everybody. Happy Juneteenth. (Applause.) So, we are here to celebrate America’s newest national holiday. And it…
Remarks by President Biden Hosting a Juneteenth Concert
South Lawn 9:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Whoa! (Applause.) The White House lawn has never seen — please have a seat if you have one. (Laughter.) The White House lawn has never seen anything like this before. That was outstanding. (Applause.) Thanks to all of the performers here tonight and to help us feel the…
White House Announces Juneteenth Concert
The President and First Lady to Host a Juneteenth Concert on Monday, June 10, 2024 The White House announced today a Juneteenth Concert on Monday, June 10. The South Lawn concert will be a celebration of community, culture and music. In 2021, President Biden signed bipartisan legislation establishing Juneteenth as the nation’s newest Federal holiday,…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect and Preserve Our Nation’s African American History Ahead of Juneteenth National Independence Day
Since day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris have advanced racial justice and asserted that Black history is American history. We build a better future — together as a Nation — not by trying to erase America’s past, but by knowing our full history as a country. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to recognizing…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event
Coordinated Field Office Atlanta, Georgia 3:10 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. (Applause.) Can we hear it for Helen Butler? (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in Atlanta. You know, I was just here last week. Somebody asked me if I was moving here. I said, “Maybe.” (Laughs.) But I want to…
A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2023
One of my proudest actions as President has been signing the bipartisan law establishing Juneteenth as the first new Federal holiday since the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday nearly four decades ago. On this Juneteenth Day of Observance, we commemorate America’s dedication to the cause of freedom. On June 19, 1865 —…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Juneteenth Concert
South Lawn 7:33 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Happy Juneteenth! (Applause.) Please have a seat. Please have a seat. (Audience members make “Skee-Wee” sound.) (Laughs.) And to my Divine Nine family. (Laughs.) (Cheers.) Good evening, everyone. So tonight, with joy, we gather with friends and generations of family members. We gather here at the…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at CNN’s Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom
Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening. And Happy Juneteenth. (Applause.) So, tonight, with joy, we gather with friends and family to celebrate America’s newest national holiday. (Applause.) So when I served in the United States Senate, I was proud to co-sponsor a bill to make…
Remarks by President Biden at a Juneteenth Concert
South Lawn 8:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My name is Joe Biden. I’m Ashley’s father. (Laughter.) She’s the love of my life and the life of my love. I know I couldn’t be prouder of her. Thank you all for being here: our outstanding Vice President, Kamala Harris; the Second Gentleman. (Applause.) Members of the…
