First Monday of September each year is celebrated as Labor Day in the USA. But have you ever wondered how did we actually get the holiday and why was this event actually created and by whom? Here is a quick rundown of how it all started, with the facts, as known to the world which have supplied by the concerned authorities.
Influence of Haymarket Affair
On 4th May, 1886, a bomb reportedly exploded at a union rally in Chicago’s nearby district that quickly led to violence killing seven police officers and four others. It was when the U.S. government chose Labor Day instead to avoid a celebration on May 1 and first Monday in September was picked up for a holiday.
People with Similar Names
Matthew Maguire, a machinist, and Peter McGuire, a carpenter, have for years been linked to the very famous 1882 parade. Both these men are believed to be from rival unions and it was to final which man must be credited as they similar-sounding names.
Union Members
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 16 million union members in the work force in while there were 17.7 million in 1983.
No White after Holiday
An old tradition that goes back to the late Victorian era states wearing white clothes after the summer officially ends the celebrations. The white actually indicated that you were still in vacation mode.
Unofficial End of Hot Dog Season
As per the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, in between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat over 8 billion hot dogs each year.
First Public Acceptance
The Labor Day first became public in 1882 when the unions of New York City decided to have a parade to celebrate the associated members being in unions. Over 20,000 people were present at the parade that happened for the first time in history.
Evolvement of the Holiday
During the 19th century, the celebrations were just focused and restricted to huge parades in urban areas while now the holiday is a wider celebration that honors organized labor. The parades have got reduced and the activities have increased in a great manner.
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