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Tag Archives: 1911 Labor Day Parade
10,000 March in Labor Day Parade in 1911
According to the September 4 issue of the Grand Rapids Herald, 10,000 people planned on marching in the 1911 Labor Day Parade. According to the Herald, fifty-two unions participated in the march, which began at 10:00am on Bridge street, making … Continue reading
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