From rail strikes to white pants, the Gilded Age shaped both Labor Day and America’s summer economy
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From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax. The holiday with activist roots is celebrated on the first Monday of September, creating a three-day weekend that marks the unofficial end of summer. Over 17 million […]