The History of Labor Day | Drive Thru History: American Holidays | Labor Day

Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts: in this clip from our American Holiday show, learn the history of Labor Day with Dave!
At the time the United States was founded, most people were farmers or worked in trades, such as bakers, butchers, cobblers, and blacksmiths. Then, the Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century. Coal mines kept filling up with water, so, Scottish inventor James Watt came up with an invention to pump the water out - a steam pump.
By the early 19th century, steam wasn’t just used to power pumps, but also engines for steam trains, steamboats, and manufacturing equipment. This led to the creation of factories, which could mass produce a variety of items inexpensively. After the American Civil War, factories in the North really took off. They started producing everything from clothes to dishes - furniture to tools. Inventions and advances in manufacturing made more and more goods available at cheaper and cheaper prices.
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[@walterdebnam8021]

THANK'S DAVE, WE CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON YOU AND THE GUYS AT COLD WATER TO BLESS US AT ANY OF THESE SPECIAL TIMES OF THE YEAR, TO REMIND US OF NOT ONLY WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE'VE COME FROM, BUT MOST OF ALL WHO IT IS THAT MADE US AND WHY! GOD BLESS YOU DAVE AND EVERYONE AT COLD WATER. KEEP GOING, WE NEED THESE! MARANATHA ☝️✝️🌄 Walter 🤟❤️

[@kanyechain]

Really glossed over the Black Pullman Porters in 94 quick

[@grabir01]

Nothing is ever a financial burden on the government. Its called a public charge.

[@sethmende9773]

I'm glad that someone doesn't just talk about Christianity but actually history as well

[@teamsteed1]

Thank you for posting the video clip about Labor Day.

[@christopherseilaff8665]

Very nice video.

[@FFEMTB08]

In short, because we have to work 5 out of the 7 days a week and they want to give the peasants 1 day out of 365.

[@christopherseilaff8665]

Back then people worked at least 6 days a week. Sundays were usually the only day of rest for church. The 5 day work week came later.