------------------------------------------------- History In 1882‚ Matthew Maguire‚ a machinist‚ first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York.[1] Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882‚[2] after witnessing the annual labor festival held in Toronto‚ Canada.[3] Oregon was the first state to make it a holiday on February 21‚ 1887. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1894‚ thirty states officially celebrated
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Suncare Market in the United States Published on 19TH MAR. 2014 The Future of the Suncare Market in the United States to 2017: Market Size‚ Distribution and Brand Share‚ Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadeans extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Suncare consumption trends in the United States‚ historic and forecast Suncare consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data
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Diversity in America Bobbi Bruce ETH 125 October 21‚ 2012 Scott Bell Diversity in America The United States of America is becoming a very diverse society. There is no real way around it. It will only become more diverse as the years go on. Every year more migrants and interracial couples show up in the US. It is time for all to embrace the different cultures. Many things affect how people embrace this diversity. The Social Explorer is a very help site when looking at the diversity in the
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about some very controversial issues. Among these issues is the question of immigrants and their role in the United States. As congressmen‚ the people of your state voted for you to represent their voices in the national legislature. However‚ I encourage you to remember all the people who are underrepresented in our government and consider their opinions when forming policies for the United States. It is important to consider the role immigrants had in the formation of our country. The very basis our
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Every minority group in the United States has faced discrimination and prejudice in their own form. Asian Americans are one of many minority groups that have a history of discrimination that isn’t discussed in America. Asian Americans are very unique in the united states due to the fact that as a minority group they are very small and have been alienated in the United States making it difficult for them to practice their culture. Women face discrimination in every aspect of life making it difficult
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Running Head: HISPANIC GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES Hispanic Groups in the United States Harley D. Palmer ETH 125 September 5‚ 2010 Dr. Carol Grant Hispanics in the United States have a history rooted for centuries. Many different cultures make up this group dubbed ‘Hispanics’‚ each with their own identity‚ culture‚ and struggles. However‚ they do group together in a common fight to gain a more stable and positive foot hold in the U.S. Mexican Americans seem to have the strongest
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language‚ customs‚ culture‚ and shared history. It seems natural that people feel pride in the culture in which they have grown up and from which they have adopted their values and standards of behavior. However‚ the problem is that one may view other cultures not only as different‚ but also as inferior‚ with a great danger of behaving in ways that are damaging to those from other cultures. However‚ as increasing globalization brings different cultures together‚ people are learning to overcome their self-centered
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Immigration in the United States is not a new phenomenon. Ever since the 1680s – also known as the colonial era – North America’s history has been marked by several waves of immigration from all over the world. All motivated by cultural‚ religious‚ economic‚ and political push and pull factors‚ newcomers set foot on American soil. Although the public opinion concerning immigration may have shifted throughout history‚ the immigrants have formed the American society. After the terrorist attacks of
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United States Labor Movement The Labor Movement in the United States of America started in the formative years of our nation. Its purpose being to organize workers to strive for better working conditions‚ reasonable pay and better treatment in the workplace. From it’s beginnings in the early to mid nineteenth century during the Industrial Revolution to the modern era of today‚ the labor movement has fought hard forming labor parties and labor
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History on the Topic Racism can be defined as the belief that characteristics and abilities can attributed to people simply on the basis of their race. Researchers have identified racism in education‚ employment‚ housing‚ health care‚ public welfare‚ and social services. Racism is a pressing issue that occurs on a daily basis and it silently closes the doors of opportunity to young and old alike. Consequently‚ it is a pressing issue and is a matter of priority for the international community to
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