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New York was the first state to introduce a bill to recognize Labor Day.
New York was the first state to introduce a bill to recognize Labor Day.
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But Oregon was the first state to legally codify it in 1887.
But Oregon was the first state to legally codify it in 1887.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor,
According to the U.S. Department of Labor,
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Labor Day was first observed informally by labor activists and the individual state in the late 1800s.
Labor Day was first observed informally by
labor activists and the individual state in the late 1800s.
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Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York followed in late 1887.
Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York followed in late 1887.
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American historians point out that after the market of the 1870s,
American historians point out that after the market of the 1870s,
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holidays developed in the form of unions began to strengthen again.
holidays developed in the form of unions began to strengthen again
.
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On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act naming the first day of September as a legal holiday as Labor Day
On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act naming the first day of Se
ptember as a legal holiday as Labor Day
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The original purpose of making Labor Day was made to honor the workers
The original purpose of making Labor Day was made to honor the workers
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