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Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894 under then-President Grover Cleveland. The holiday was to be observed on the first Monday in September annually, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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By 1894, 31 states had created a Labor Day holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed its federal Labor Day holiday legislation, designating the first Monday in September a legal, annual holiday.

But there's a rich history behind the national holiday that's played a key role in how people live and work today. Here are some facts about the history that led to Labor Day.

Even though the first Labor Day parade occurred in 1882, the holiday wasn’t officially recognized anywhere in the U.S. until 1887, when Oregon passed legislation to make it a state holiday.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

The History Channel detailed how Americans in the late 1800s worked: A 12-hour day to secure a basic living while children worked in mills, factories,0 and mines, earning far less than adults.

Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894 under then-President Grover Cleveland. The holiday was to be observed on the first Monday in September annually, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.