He makes me want to cry. Biden is signing "Juneteenth" into law, and he has Miss Opal there....

[George II]

...she's so frail, and he said to her, "you can have my chair."

She stood there trembling she is so excited, and VP Harris is clutching her hand.

What a scene.

[JohnSJ]

1. same here

[wryter2000]

2. He's amazing

Putin yesterday and this today. I'm starting to think he was born to be president. He does everything so well.

[demtenjeep]

7. I Have wanted him for Pres since the 80's but I think the powers that be knew we would need him

now-for this time

[PatSeg]

12. So it would seem

I thought his time had passed and I'm sure he did as well, but turned out his time just hadn't come yet. And we benefit, as we get the absolute best version of Joe Biden. For me, it has been a dream come true.

The other dream come true? It is seeing so many people at DU love him as much as I have for years.

[Ilsa]

16. I'm so glad he stayed ready for it.

He didn't go into retirement to sit in a rocking chair until his time was up. He stayed physically and mentally active. Just as an elder, he's someone to look up to.

[Budi]

20. 🍃

To Joe.

[pazzyanne]

22. Same.

But I guess he was saved for a special mission.

[lunatica]

3. I love This holiday!

I love that it’s now the historic moment every American will think about from now on! And I love the name!

And I already love mz Opal!

[sheshe2]

4. I missed it!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. Who is Miss Opal?

I miss a lot, and I have no idea who she is, although I'm sure she is very important in this context.

I'll add that I'm Caucasian. All four grandparents came here well after the end of slavery. But I try very hard to understand that my being American includes things like slavery.

I'm very glad Juneteenth will now be a National Holiday. It's honestly a shame not more people get all of the federal holidays off.

I wonder how, going forward, this will be observed. I sincerely hope it does not just become another day off from work.

Also, will the holiday be celebrated on the day itself, or (more likely) on the Monday closest to that date. Personally, if I were in charge, I'd make more holidays on a specific date, but alas, I am not in charge.

[George II]

8. I just posted her story as a response to the OP. She worked years to make June 16 a natl. holiday.

She's 94 years old.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

11. Thank you.

Again, I sometimes miss a lot and I appreciate such elaborations.

[George II]

6. 94-year-old Texas 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' helped lead fight for federal holiday

Opal Lee is a lifelong activist who walked from her home in Fort Worth to Washington D.C. five years ago to campaign for a federal Juneteenth holiday.

Author: Michelle Homer, Len Cannon, William Joy / WFAA
Published: 2:28 PM CDT June 17, 2021

GALVESTON, Texas — No one was happier to hear that Congress voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday than 94-year-old Opal Lee of Fort Worth.

“Woo hoo! I’ve got so many different feelings all gurgling up here, I don’t know what to call them all,” she said after watching U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s announcement Wednesday night. “I’m so delighted to know that finally we’ve got a Juneteenth bill passed.”

Miss Opal is a lifelong activist who walked from her home in Fort Worth to Washington D.C. five years ago to campaign for a federal Juneteenth holiday.

"We're blessed to make this day in the presence of Miss Opal Lee -- as my mother said 'God love her'... Miss Opal, you're incredible," Biden said. "A daughter of Texas, grandmother of the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday."

https://www.khou.com/article/entertainment/events/juneteenth/grandmother-of-juneteenth-led-fight-federal-holiday/285-97d18ccf-c8d1-4f85-86f2-b58d307d4137

[PatSeg]

13. Thank you

[mcar]

15. What a wonderful, wonderful moment, George

So far, this young presidency is full of them but this one is truly special.

[Deuxcents]

9. It will be shown many times

No worries. I did watch it and damn near cried..I’m a white woman aware of this struggle to acknowledge this important date. My question is..will schools be able to explain to the kids why we celebrate this holiday or will it be lumped in with the other whitewashing of our history? I keep thinking I need to pinch myself after 4 years of madness..but, thankfully, I’m awake and so proud and will hit the bricks again for the next election cycle.

[LonePirate]

10. Biden was not my first or second choice in the primaries but he is a damn fine President.

I am proud to have voted for him in November as he has clearly worked hard to show that he deserved my vote.

[George II]

14. I loved Bill Clinton as the best president of my lifetime (I go back to Harry Truman)....

And then Barack Obama showed up, surpassing Bill Clinton. But I really think Joe Biden will be the best of all of them.

[PatrickforB]

27. Yes, I loved O too. Still do. And Michelle. But Biden is proving transformative.

He is a wonderful president.

[Dream Girl]

19. He was the only one who could have beaten Trump.

Trump knew that. Thank God Biden won that primary.

[madamesilverspurs]

17. Yeppers.

Watched the signing with a huge smile and tears streaming down my cheeks. This is becoming a habit, and I'm loving it!


.

[Budi]

18. It was indeed a beautiful scene & one for the best of our history books.

The tale of America steps forward, this time with pride & committment

Joe Biden saves the world a bit more every day 💙

[TygrBright]

21. I love it when he dances the light fandango on GOP gonads.... n/t

[Warpy]

23. John Cornyn (R-TX) has been pushing the bill for a long time

which surprised me.

I'm delighted it passed. I won't miss the mail tomorrow. This holiday is overdue by 150 years.

[efhmc]

24. It has been a Texas State Holiday since 1980.

So elated it is a holiday for us all thanks to Miss Opal and Pres. Biden.

[lucca18]

25. President Biden is such a good and decent man. ❤️

He makes my heart smile.💕💕

[PatrickforB]

26. You can have my chair - Biden is such a class act!

This is an historic day!