HISTORY OF LABOR DAY AND 9/11

History of Labor Day
http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm
A history of the holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September and "dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers."

Origins of Labor Day
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/september96/labor_day_9-2.html
Includes links with information about workplace/business issues.

Labor Day
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/002264.html Press release from the Census Bureau last year about Labor Day and the workforce.

Understanding America After 9/11: A Public Radio Collaboration http://understandingamerica.publicradio.org/ 
Text and audio transcripts of radio programs related to the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks broadcast on public radio stations nationwide September 3 through September 10, 2002.

September 11th and Beyond
http://lii.org/911 
Extensive list of resources about September 11th.

National Geographic: Inside 9/11 http://www.nationalgeographic.com/channel/inside911/ 
A detailed look at the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Features biographies of key figures, photos, over 50 videos of interviews, a timeline, and much more.

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