Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the first new federal holiday in 36 years

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Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the first new federal holiday in 36 years – CBS News

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The nation is marking Juneteenth on Saturday. President Biden signed legislation this week, making the day a federal holiday. Many large corporations recognized Juneteenth on Friday with moments of silence, early closures, or a paid day off for employees. But to many, the day represents much more than that. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

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