Dear Readers: In this day of living in the moment, I would not be surprised if a lot of folks don’t know the meaning of Labor Day. Yes, it’s a day off; yes, it marks the end of summer, but the true significance of Labor Day is paying tribute to working men and women, past Continue reading…
The Very First Labor Day & President Grover Cleveland
Happy Labor Day! Did you know that the very first Labor Day was held on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City? The day was celebrated with picnics, concerts and speeches. Ten thousand workers marched in a parade from City Hall to Union Square. The first state to enact a bill that would eventually Continue reading…
