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America's forgotten holiday

May Day and nationalism, 1867-1960
Pages
303
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

This historical analysis explores the complex reasons behind May Day's decline as a significant labor holiday in the United States. It examines how evolving nationalistic sentiments and political shifts contributed to its fading from public memory. The book sheds light on the cultural and political forces that shaped America's relationship with this once-prominent observance.

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