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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Sun Sep 2, 2018, 11:56 AM Sep 2018

What Is Labor Day About? 10 Historical Facts About Celebration Of American Movement

Labor Day 2018 falls on the first Monday of September and this year, the exact date is Monday, September 3rd. The holiday celebrates and honors the achievements of American workers. Labor Day also marks the unofficial end of summer, as the second half of the year begins with the fall season and holidays.
Here are 10 historical facts about Labor Day

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1. Who was the founder of Labor Day?

2. When did Labor Day become a holiday?

3. When was the first labor day celebrated?

4. Was the U.S. the first country to celebrate Labor Day?

5. What U.S. state was the first to celebrate Labor Day?

6. What does Labor Day celebrate?

7. What are Labor Day traditions?

8. How many people are we celebrating?

9. Where did the ‘No white after Labor Day’ rule come from?

10. How did laws change?
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What Is Labor Day About? 10 Historical Facts About Celebration Of American Movement (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Sep 2018 OP
Marx underpants Sep 2018 #1
Your irreverence is without equal; however, I like your answers to 1, dae Sep 2018 #2
Thanks underpants Sep 2018 #3

underpants

(182,274 posts)
1. Marx
Sun Sep 2, 2018, 12:02 PM
Sep 2018

At midnight
The first Labor Day
Yes
Maine because it's midnight there first
The pool closing
Hot dogs and beer
All of them
Sears
By acts of the legislature

dae

(3,396 posts)
2. Your irreverence is without equal; however, I like your answers to 1,
Sun Sep 2, 2018, 12:50 PM
Sep 2018

2, & 9 much better. 🖖🏼

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