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.
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History of Labor Day
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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 Assembly Line: Then and Now
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In a History of the Holidays video, discover the origins of the assembly line in honor of our workers holiday, Labor Day. Learn who created the assembly line and what it was originally created for.
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The Fight to End Child Labor
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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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The famed Industrialist breaks the back of organized workers.
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From photography to engineering, Henry Kaiser's love for a young lady spurred him to build the Hoover Dam and great Liberty ships.
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J.P. Morgan Battles Coal Miners in 1902
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J.P Morgan versus the coalminers.
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John D. Rockefeller: Oil, Money, and Power
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Walter Reuther Delivers Labor Day Address
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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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