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| − | In the [[United States]], '''Labor Day''' is a legal [[holiday]] celebrated on the first [[Monday]] in [[September]]. 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.<ref>http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm</ref> | + | In the [[United States]], '''Labor Day''' is a legal [[holiday]] celebrated on the first [[Monday]] in [[September]]. 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.<ref>http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm</ref> |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Flag Day]] | ||
| + | *[[Memorial Day]] | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Labor_Day.shtml | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[category:Holidays]] | [[category:Holidays]] | ||
[[Category: United States Holidays]] | [[Category: United States Holidays]] | ||
Revision as of 00:43, September 6, 2009
In the United States, Labor Day is a legal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. 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.[1]