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In the [[United States]], '''Labor Day''' is a legal [[holiday]] celebrated on the first [[Monday]] in [[September]]. It celebrates those who are gainfully employed. It was started in 1882 by the Knights of Labor who held a large [[parade]] in [[New York City]]. In 1894 the [[U.S. Congress]] made the day a legal holiday. | In the [[United States]], '''Labor Day''' is a legal [[holiday]] celebrated on the first [[Monday]] in [[September]]. It celebrates those who are gainfully employed. It was started in 1882 by the Knights of Labor who held a large [[parade]] in [[New York City]]. In 1894 the [[U.S. Congress]] made the day a legal holiday. | ||
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Revision as of 09:52, April 25, 2007
In the United States, Labor Day is a legal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It celebrates those who are gainfully employed. It was started in 1882 by the Knights of Labor who held a large parade in New York City. In 1894 the U.S. Congress made the day a legal holiday.