Most of us think of Labor Day as the final summer hurrah; the last day of the season to wear our beloved crisp whites. However, Labor Day holds significant meaning in our nation’s history. The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. The Pullman Strike of 1894 led to thousands of deaths among labor workers at the hands of the U.S. Military. President Cleveland and Congress seeing a need to reconcile with American trade and labor organizations passed legislations making Labor Day a national holiday six days after the end of the strike. Today Labor Day is a national holiday recognized by all 50 states.
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