Happy Labor Day!!!
- brettgroller
- Sep 2, 2024
- 1 min read
Wishing all a safe and Happy Labor Day!!!
📰 Here are five interesting facts about Labor Day:
🔴 Origins: Labor Day was established by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. It honors the contributions and achievements of American workers.
🔵 First Celebration: The first Labor Day parade took place on September 5, 1882, in New York City, with about 10,000 workers marching from City Hall to Union Square.
⚪ Federal Holiday: President Grover Cleveland signed an act in 1894 making Labor Day a federal holiday, partly in response to the Pullman Strike, a nationwide railroad strike that turned violent.
🔴 End of Summer: For many Americans, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and is often celebrated with parties, parades, and athletic events.
⚪ Fashion Rule: There’s an old tradition that you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day, dating back to the late Victorian era when it was considered a fashion faux pas to wear white clothing after summer ended.
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