Linguistics-English-Happy Labor Day September 2, 2024

Celebrating the many contributions workers have made to America's strength, prosperity and well-being.
As well as their social and economic achievements.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The celebration began with a march in Manhattan from City Hall to the Union Square. 10,000 to 20,000 workers from various trade organizations participated in the parade, Including unions representing, Jewelers, painters, dock builders, cigar makers and typographers.

By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.

Hand-set & printed on a 19th century press.
Mystic Seaport Museum

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