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History

Watch this video for the Iowa and national history of Juneteenth.

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On April 11, 2002, Legislation was signed into law by former Governor Tom Vilsack, currently the United States Secretary of Agriculture, establishing Juneteenth as an official day of recognition in Iowa to be annually observed on the third Saturday in June.







February 26, 2015  The Iowa House of  Representatives adopted House Resolution 11(HR11) that included the following language: "BE IT  RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives  acknowledges the 25th Anniversary of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance and recognizes the significant role of the Iowa Juneteenth Observance in  serving as cultural and historical asset to Iowa's citizens."
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March 23, 2015 The State Historical Society (Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs) received deeded artifacts from the Iowa Juneteenth Observance for  inclusion in the permanent records of the museum collection. The artifacts help make up the Juneteenth in Iowa museum  exhibit prepared by the State Historical Museum of Iowa.
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​June 19, 2015,  Iowa Public Television aired a program, "2015 Juneteenth  Jamboree",  that was  produced by PBS station KRLU TV out of Austin, Texas and included  information on the Iowa Juneteenth Observance.  

Past & Current Iowa Juneteenth General Chairpersons

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Gary L. Lawson
(IJO Founder)
1990-2012 & 2015:    

*General Chair Emeritus
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​Chris Johnson
2013 - 2014
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​Dwana Bradley
2015-Present

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  • Home
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    • History
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  • Education
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    • Essay Contest
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    • King & Queen
  • Events
    • Embrace The Race 5K Run
    • Charity Golf Outing
    • CPR Essentials Training
    • Curating Change Artists
    • Gospel Celebration
    • Iowa Celebrations
    • Juneteenth Jubilee
    • Movie Night
    • Neighbor's Day
    • Nocturnal Science Night
  • Gallery
    • 2024 Juneteenth Photos
    • 2023 Juneteenth Photos
    • 2022 Juneteenth Photos
    • 2021 Juneteenth Photos
  • Sponsors
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