One of the proudest moments of my presidency was making Juneteenth a federal holiday. It's a day of liberation. It's a day of remembrance. And it's a day of celebration. Today, it was an honor to be in Galveston where freedom rang out 160 years ago.
Biden reflects on the significance of Juneteenth as a federal holiday during a visit to Galveston.
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