Juneteenth marks the celebration of America's second independence day.
Like the people in this photo—celebrating the day in 1900—we know that progress hasn't made our union perfect. But we can recommit to reaching toward that more perfect union together.
Happy Juneteenth.
For the last 13 years, the Bush Center has proudly carried the flag as the “new kid on the presidential center block.” Today, the @BarackObama Presidential Center takes on that role. On behalf of all of us at the Bush Center, congratulations to the @ObamaFoundation team. Take it from us: once the pomp and circumstance of opening passes, the real fun begins: serving the American people and guests from around the world. We’ll be cheering you on from Dallas!
📸: The 43rd President and the 44th President at the Dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, April 25, 2013.
The story and celebration of Juneteenth started in Galveston, but its impact is felt far beyond Texas.
Generations of Americans refused to accept that freedom should belong to some and not others. They understood that freedom is something to cherish, and that each generation must continue the fight for justice and equality.
Today, we celebrate all of the joy of Juneteenth. And we recommit ourselves to ensuring the promise of America belongs to all of us.
Today marks 73 years since Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott were married on her parents’ lawn in Marion, Alabama. We are grateful for their union, which profoundly impacted the world.
"My wife was always stronger than I was through the struggle... In the darkest moments, she always brought the light of hope."
“The term other half aptly fit Martin and me. In fact, we were more than that. I often felt as if we were one heartbeat, one soul.”
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