Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
TED Talks Daily2 Sep 2024

Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.

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The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice | Aline Sousa

The unsung heroes putting climate solutions into practice | Aline Sousa

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Sunday Pick: How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear

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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, a podcast about what makes t...

4 Aug 202443min

The ancient origins of the Olympics | Armand D'Angour

The ancient origins of the Olympics | Armand D'Angour

Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest show of sporting...

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How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice

How to break through fear and become a leader | Valerie Montgomery Rice

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2 Aug 202414min

Why isn't the climate movement voting? | Nathaniel Stinnett

Why isn't the climate movement voting? | Nathaniel Stinnett

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The secret to finding your ideal workplace | Marion Campan

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31 Jul 202416min

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The secret force for limitless energy? Lasers | Tammy Ma

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