The 19th of June commemorates the freedom of slaves. Juneteenth has been celebrated every year since 1866. But Trump credits himself for making the day famous. His explanation? The Tulsa rally! WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Bizarre: Trump says he made Juneteenth famous!

The US President Donald Trump claims that he deserves credit for popularising Juneteenth.

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Gravitas: Bizarre: Trump says he made Juneteenth famous!

US President Donald Trump makes false claim