Happy Labor Day

John Fea | September 5, 2016

labor-day-history-new-york-city-6 — Labor Day Parade Float in New York City, early 20th c. (NY Dept. of Labor)

Here are some historians reflecting on the meaning and history of this day, courtesy of History News Network.
Eleanor Roosevelt and Labor Day
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That 70s Feeling
Why do we celebrate Labor Day?
Also check out Heath Carter’s piece on Labor Day in Chicago

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