Juneteenth is one of those special days that means so much to many people, yet isn't an official holiday and is often overlooked by vast sections of the population. This is likely due to American history classes being streamlined over the decades and simple, if unfortunate, lack of interest for many people.
Most people understand that June 19, Juneteenth, is an important day in the history of slavery, but confuse it with the actual abolition of slavery in America.