Tag: Labor Day
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18,000 Soldiers Form the Statue of Liberty
Below is an amazing photo of 18,000 soldiers who formed the Statue of Liberty at Camp Dodge, IA, ninety years ago. I've never seen or heard of this before. (HT: Bev Sage (my mother-in-law))
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Labor Day’s significance gets overlooked
Kansas City Star: Labor Day's significance gets overlooked Months before September, Kansas City labor unions each year put out the call for entries in the annual Labor Day parade. Union members always respond. Floats, front loaders and Fords travel for a few blocks in front of family and fellow union members. Today’s local festivities culminate…
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Why are Churches So Silent When It Comes to Labour Day?
From Mike McLoughlin: Why are Churches So Silent When It Comes to Labour Day? I am a month behind in finding this post, but I thought it was excellent. I think it is true that Church professionals, following the lead of Christian socialists such as McCarraher, view capitalism and especially business in a negative light.…