ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) – Juneteenth is a national holiday, recognized on June 19, that celebrates the freedom of the final slaves in the U.S.
It is a day that became federally recognized, two years ago, and Monday, June 19, Quad Cities community members came out to remember this day and pay tribute to the United States Colored Troops (USCT) at the Rock Island National Cemetery.
The 108th USCT is comprised of Black Americans who served during the Civil War and on Juneteenth, those soldiers were honored at the Rock Island National Cemetery.This is an honor that historians say these troops […]
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