Labor Day is a dedication to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national acknowledgment to the contributions that workers have made to the strength‚ prosperity and well-being of our country. It has evolved from a purely labor union celebration into a general "last fling of summer" festival. The origin and deeper meaning of the day has been forgotten‚ or never actually known to many. The beginnings of the American Labor Movement started with the Industrial
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Christmas Day! One of the most memorable days of my life was the Christmas of 2007. I woke up to the bright sunlight seeping through my window‚ and I knew today would be a Christmas I would never forget. The weather was fit for the season with fresh white snow gently falling from the sky‚ as I looked out the foggy window. I remembered this Christmas as if it happened yesterday. The night before Christmas I remember sneaking down the steps‚ only to see my mom sneaking the presents under the poorly
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free. It was a night of celebration all over the country. It is a red-lettered day‚ on which the schools and govern ment and private offices remain closed. Early in the morning‚ the young students sing in chorus the national anthem in accompaniment of flute and drum marching together in processions in the streets. National flags are hoisted in the houses‚ schools‚ colleges‚ and offices. It is a great day for India. In Delhi Red Fort Parade Ground‚ millions of Indians from different parts
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Shane stivers English 093 The saddest day of my life The saddest day of my life was probably the day my grandpa passed away. Not only was he my grandfather‚ but he was my best friend‚ and with whom I shared the happiest moments of my life. Everything was great and I lived in a peaceful world. Until a horrible thing happened and everything changed. I was in another room when I heard my grandma yell for me. When I came into the room my grandpa was lying in the floor. I
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Tyson 1 Bria Tyson Professor Snyder ENGL 101 30 October‚ 2013 A Day at the Beach I love the smooth warm sand rubbing on my feet. The scent of fresh air‚ almost like a new ocean breeze freshener. Walking my on the warm sand looking out at the ocean soothes my soul. The beach is a time of fun‚ relaxation‚ and a place to release stress. When walking the boardwalk‚ I remember the smell of French fries. The sound of laughter and children playing filled my heart with excitement. Walking
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MOTHERS DAY…. While being pregnant ‚ and having to tell the loved ones around me was major. I had also been suffering from a very deadly and hereditary disease‚ I was what some people call a functional alcoholic . And now finding out that I was also pregnant. While my disease was never a big deal to me and my life style. It was now a big change I was not prepared for‚ and there would be changes I could never prepare for. I couldn’t sleep‚ hot and cold sweats‚ withdraw‚ and shakes. It was now
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A Day with a Friend The 3 brothers arose to as bitter‚ winter day‚ ready to start their long‚ dreadful time in school. The eldest brother‚ Jonathan was prepared to set out for school‚ but was alarmed to see that they had not set breakfast or lunch for the day. Danny‚ the second eldest and Leon‚ the youngest had also stared at the empty wooden cabinet with disbelief. They all sauntered to school empty-handed as the icy‚ brisk air flashed into their faces. The 3
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Address by H E Shri K Sankaranarayanan‚ Governor of Maharashtra at the felicitation of outstanding teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day at Mahakavi Kalidas Kala Mandir‚ Shalimar Chowk‚ Nashik 422 001 at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday‚ 5 September 2012 Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Prithviraj Chavan‚ Hon’ble Minister for Public Works and Tourism Shri Chhagan Bhujbal‚ Hon’ble Minister for School Education Shri Rajendra Darda‚ Hon’ble Minister of State Smt Fauzia Khan‚ Hon’ble
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Multicultural Day Multicultural day was very interesting and I was able to experience and learn about several different cultures. I saw a performance and speech about ancient Japanese martial arts also called kobudo. I also stopped to listen to three musical performances. I stopped in one classroom to hear about the Syrian crisis‚ which was extremely interesting and I’m very glad to have learned about it. The whole experience was very intriguing and very educational. When I first arrived I
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and treats. I knew I couldn’t touch anything until mom and dad got up or I would get in trouble. :-) They usually relented and got up around 5:30 or 6:00 so I wouldn’t have to suffer too long. LOL I still love Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. Little did I know as a kid‚ the anticipation actually made the night magical. Also‚ I remember throughout the holiday season my dad and I would lie on the floor with our heads under the Christmas tree just smelling the pine. We’d do it at night
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