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May Day Labor Day origins in Europe and U S history
The article explains May Day as Europe’s labor holiday tied to spring and 19th century socialist actions for an eight hour day. It contrasts with U S Labor Day on September and notes 1882 parades, Knights of Labor influence, and 1894 federal legalization under Grover Cleveland.
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Chicago
United States
Europe
Congress of the
Second International of Socialist Parties
U.S.S.R
Australia
Socialist Party
Central Labor Union
New York City
New York
Knights of Labor
World Book Notes
Grover Cleveland