Daily Archives: June 19, 2026

Juneteenth National Independence Day

from the National Park Service Booker T. Washington remembered his mother “was standing by my side, leaned over and kissed her children, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. She explained to us what it all meant, that this … Continue reading

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Michele Obama’s speech

reported by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Diana Caplow) The crowd at the center was packed to hear speeches by the Obamas and longtime friends and aides, and to hear performances by Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Common, Jennifer Hudson, John … Continue reading

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