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Kept by ourselves in silence and apart;
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Labor Day
"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country." Source: Department of Labor
"The average American in the late 1800s worked 12-hour days, seven days a week in order to make a basic living." Source: History Channel
The History of Labor Day
Explains how Labor Day came to be and what it means. From the US Department of Labor.
 Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Why do we celebrate Labor Day, and why is it on the first Monday in September?
 Labor Day USA
Information and links from About.com
 Labor Day
 Find out the origins of the holiday that celebrates the successes of the labor movem...
 Labor Day Information and Resources, on FirstGov.gov
 Links to government sites to help you enjoy Labor Day. ... ...
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Information on Labor Day
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 PBS Online NewsHour: Origins of Labor Day
Material was first aired in a September 1996. Includes links to other PBS articles on labor and politics

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