Texas Sen.
John Cornyn announced Thursday that he will be introducing a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Texas Sen.
John Cornyn announced Thursday that he will be introducing a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Sen. Michael Bennet, Sen. Cory Gardner say the holiday would be called "Juneteenth National Independence Day"
What Is Juneteenth?.Celebrated on June 19, the day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.and is the oldest known..