Most Americans Know About the Juneteenth Holiday

Most states officially observe June 19 in some way to mark the abolition of slavery in the U.S. As the date approaches this year, a new Gallup poll finds just over a third of Americans report having a lot (12%) or some knowledge (25%) about the “Juneteenth” celebration. Another 34% reporting knowing a little about it, while 28% report knowing nothing at all. …

Thirty-five percent of Americans say Juneteenth should be made a federal holiday, while one in four say it should not be. A plurality (40%) is unsure, including the 28% of U.S. adults who know nothing at all about the holiday. CONTINUED

Justin McCarthy, Gallup


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