History of Labor Day (3:33)
In a History of the Holidays video, discover the origins of Labor Day, the American holiday which served to honor its workers. Learn how Americas unions came together to take the day off from work and march.
Videos (9)
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History of Labor Day
History of Labor DayVideo Clip (3:33)
Video Clip (3:33)
In a History of the Holidays video, discover the origins of Labor Day, the American holiday which served to honor its workers. Learn how Americas unions came together to take the day off from work and march.
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The Fight to End Child Labor
The Fight to End Child LaborVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
In a History of the Holidays video, discover how unions put an end to child labor in factories during the early 1900's, along with excessive hours and pay cuts.
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1930s GM Sit-Down Strike
1930s GM Sit-Down StrikeVideo Clip (3:44)
Video Clip (3:44)
Marissa Tomei performs the words of a General Motors employee during a 1930s labor strike.
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Andrew Carnegie and the Homestead Strike
Andrew Carnegie and the Homestead StrikeVideo Clip (4:45)
Video Clip (4:45)
The famed Industrialist breaks the back of organized workers.
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John D. Rockefeller: Oil, Money, and Power
John D. Rockefeller: Oil, Money, and PowerVideo Clip (4:08)
Video Clip (4:08)
The standard oil trust.
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Theodore Roosevelt vs. J.P. Morgan
Theodore Roosevelt vs. J.P. MorganVideo Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
Theodore Roosevelt believed America's greatest evil was too much power in the hands of corporate America. Find out what happened when he took on J.P. Morgan, the nation's most powerful financier.
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J.P. Morgan Battles Coal Miners in 1902
J.P. Morgan Battles Coal Miners in 1902Video Clip (3:10)
Video Clip (3:10)
J.P Morgan versus the coalminers.
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Characteristics of Early Factory Girls
Characteristics of Early Factory GirlsVideo Clip (2:04)
Video Clip (2:04)
Marissa Tomei performs the words of a young factory girl preparing to strike.
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The Ghosts of Slater Mill
The Ghosts of Slater MillVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
Do the ghosts of America's industrial past haunt the Slater Mill historic museum in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?
Photo Galleries (1)
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Labor Day
Labor Day(14 Photos)
14 Photos
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Speeches & Audio (2)
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Gompers Pledges Labor's Support for World War I
Gompers Pledges Labor's Support for World War IAudio Clip (1:10)
Audio Clip (1:10)
Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), discusses the effects of World War I on the United States.
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Walter Reuther Delivers Labor Day Address
Walter Reuther Delivers Labor Day AddressAudio Clip (2:37)
Audio Clip (2:37)
On September 5, 1966, Walter Reuther, president of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) and a social justice champion, gives his annual Labor Day speech to the workers of America.
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