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Find books and movies discussing the roots of Juneteenth and the history of slavery in the United States at the Woodridge Public Library.
Find books and movies discussing the roots of Juneteenth and the history of slavery in the United States at the Woodridge Public Library. (Woodridge Public Library)

The United States has recently set aside June 19 or Juneteenth as a national holiday. Juneteenth's roots begin on June 19, 1865, serving now as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.


Want to learn more about the history of Juneteenth? You'll find books and movies throughout the Woodridge Library's collection at woodridgelibrary.org:

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