New Orleans hosted early Juneteenth celebrations in 1864, a series of events attended by newly freed New Orleanians showcasing unity, culture, and aspirations for citizenship.
Juneteenth, originating in New Orleans in 1864, highlighted the immediate national significance of the holiday, predating the Texas event in 1865 and subsequent federal recognition in 2021.
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