Bain News Service
J.J. Ettor speaking to striking barbers — Union Sq., N.Y. , May 16, 1913
Library of Congress: LC-B2- 2675-8

Today, the United States celebrates Labor Day. The legislation to create this Federal holiday was rushed through Congress after the 1894 Pullman Strike, a tragedy involving the deaths of many workers at the hands of the U.S. military and U.S. Marshals. Over time, the 3-day weekend has come to mean the end of summer holidays and the return to work or school.

So, whether you’re taking the day off to honor labor or have a picnic, enjoy!

Russell Lee
Cutting the pies and cakes at the barbeque dinner, Pie Town, New Mexico Fair, October 1940
Library of Congress: LC-USF35-358

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