10 fascinating facts about the Labor Day holiday

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National Constitution Center

The first Monday in September is celebrated nationally (U.S. A) as Labor Day. 

“The Labor Day holiday grew out of the late 19th century organized labor movement, …Here’s how it all started, with the facts, as we know them, supplied by the Labor Department, the Library Of Congress and other sources.”

Hot dog! (expressing enthusiasm), here is the link: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-labor-day-holiday

 

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