Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'When you have got an elephant by the hind leg…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's powerful quote on knowing when to let go of a difficult situation offers enduring wisdom. His life, fro...
11 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Quote of the Day by ex-US President Abraham Lincoln: ‘Most folks are as happy as they…’Former US President Abraham Lincoln believed happiness is a choice. His quote highlights the power of mindset. Lincoln, a self-educated law...
28 Mar, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. from his famous 'I have a dream' speech: 'Now is the time to rise from...'— Inspiring quotes to remember on MLK dayQuote of the Day: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his powerful words from the "I Have a Dream" speech resonate as a call to action. The "Quo...
20 Jan, 2026, 04.18 AM IST
Thought of the day by Madam CJ Walker: ‘Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities…’ Inspirational quotes by first female millionaire in AmericaMadam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, is widely regarded as America’s first self-made female millionaire. An African American entreprene...
13 Jan, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Juneteenth 2025: Will government offices remain open? Is it a federal holiday | Check the 2025 holiday calendarJuneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with 2,000 federal troop...
18 Jun, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
Juneteenth 2025: What’s open and closed — Banks, stock market, schools and moreWith its formal recognition still recent, Juneteenth continues to expand in public awareness and civic importance. While some institutions ...
17 Jun, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
Juneteenth 2025 in US: Know the upcoming events in Washington DC, Virginia on June 19Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., will be observed on June 19, 2025, marking its fifth year as a federal holiday. C...
16 Jun, 2025, 07.45 PM IST
Juneteenth federal holiday in US: How is it celebrated and what is this year's plan? All FAQs answeredJuneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the US, is observed with festivals and events, though the current political climate raises ...
16 Jun, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
Another federal holiday coming in US next week. Check date, what's open and shut on that dayJuneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., falls on June 19th this year, a Thursday. As a federal holiday since 2021, it lea...
09 Jun, 2025, 08.09 PM IST
US to observe federal holiday on June 19. Are stock markets closed that day?Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery, is a US federal holiday. President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 202...
02 Jun, 2025, 09.10 PM IST
Major US banks to close all locations for 24 hours in weeks for upcoming federal holidayBank of America and Chase will close branches on June 19 in the United States for Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the US and...
29 May, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Juneteenth 2024 date, history: Is it federal holiday? Are New York Stock Exchange, banks, postal services closed?Juneteenth holiday is nearing and it will be observed on Wednesday, June 19. It is a federal holiday.
05 Jun, 2024, 11.17 PM IST
Rare letter by Abraham Lincoln from early Civil War era fetches $85K at Pennsylvania auctionA letter written by President Abraham Lincoln during the early part of the Civil War has been sold for $85,000 in Pennsylvania. The letter,...
11 Jul, 2023, 06.23 PM IST
Juneteenth 2023: How all US citizens can celebrate the federal holidayFor individuals new to the subject or seeking a refresher on history, presented below are a series of inquiries and corresponding responses...
19 Jun, 2023, 01.29 AM IST
Juneteenth is now an official holiday in the U.S: What is its significance, and importance? Why is it called Juneteenth?The significance of the Juneteenth day runs deep and has roots in the “Emancipation Proclamation” announced by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
20 Jun, 2022, 12.32 PM IST
Juneteenth, recalling end of slavery, is marked across USIn Detroit, which is 80% Black, students from University Prep Art & Design High School dodged rain to repaint Massey's block-long message, ...
20 Jun, 2021, 12.33 PM IST