US President Joe Biden signed legislation Thursday (US time) establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honours he has as president.Biden signed...
Full ArticleJoe Biden signs Juneteenth bill, creating US holiday to mark end of slavery
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