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The 22nd Annual Iowa Juneteenth Observance
Theme for
2012
"One Community: Moving forward while
reaching back!"
Welcome to the Iowa Juneteenth Observance Website!
It has
been 22 years since the first Iowa Juneteenth Observance was held
in Des Moines and we continue our work to educate and entertain Iowans
on the historical significance and inseparable relationship that exists
between Independence Day (July 4th) and Juneteenth Freedom
Day (June 19th) as the only dates in United States history
that unite all of our citizens with the blessings of national freedom
and individual self-determination.
Another
milestone in 2012 is that the Juneteenth Museum Exhibit will be a
permanent display at the State Historical Building and you can help with
making that happen as we are raising funds to obtain a brand new display
case for the Juneteenth artifacts.
Yet
another milestone in 2012 is that we are celebrating the 10th
year since Governor Tom Vilsack signed legislation making Juneteenth
an official state observance to be held annually in Iowa on the
third Saturday in June.
Click
on the buttons on the right side of your screen to monitor reviews of
our 2011 activities and updates on 2012.
Ask your
employer, church, and any community-based organizations that you support
to get involved with preserving an important part of American history,
the Iowa Juneteenth Observance!
Gary
Lawson, Founder and General Chair
Iowa
Juneteenth Observance
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