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Tammy Duckworth: Juneteenth is about recognizing our nation’s full history and reflecting on what liberation means for Black Americans…

On the recordJune 21, 2026
Juneteenth is about recognizing our nation’s full history and reflecting on what liberation means for Black Americans today.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Speaking at Juneteenth celebration in Chicago.

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