For most Americans, Labor Day is significant for one reason: It signifies the end of summer. And as schools re-open and vacations become memories, we return to a world centered on our work. It is ironic then that Labor Day, which was established in 1887, actually commemorates the social and economic achievements of workers and pays tribute to their contributions which have made America strong and prosperous.
As you celebrate Labor Day, remember that the great transcontinental railway that opened the unlimited potential of America was largely built by Chinese immigrants west of the Rockies and the Irish to the east of that great divide.
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