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Biden, Harris urge Black Americans to get vaccinated

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Biden, Harris urge Black Americans to get vaccinated

As the country observes Juneteenth — a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — for the first time, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made public appearances, continuing their push to get 70% of American adults vaccinated against COVID by July 4, warning people of the concerning delta variant. Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz reports.

06/18/2021

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