Editing This Month in History 9-10-18 (section)

==== Labor Day ====
In the United States, the first Monday of September is set aside to celebrate the social and economic accomplishments of American workers. This national holiday, known as Labor Day, was first celebrated on September 5,1882, in New York City.


Fun Facts: 

'''1'''. The celebration of Labor Day began at the local level, spread to other states, and was eventually recognized at the national level. 

'''2'''. On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act, signed by President Grover Cleveland, which made the first Monday of September a national holiday. 


"Let us each Labor day, hold a congress and formulate propositions 

for the amelioration of the people. Send them to your Representatives 

with your earnest, intelligent endorsement, and the laws will be changed." -Chairman Lawrence McGann

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----Sources: 

"The First Labor Day." Historical Highlights, <nowiki>http://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/The-first-Labor-Day/</nowiki> "History of Labor Day." U.S. Department of Labor, <nowiki>https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history</nowiki> "Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain." Biography, <nowiki>https://acws.co.uk/archives-biography-chamberlain</nowiki>
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