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On this day in Labor History
January 3, 1852
The ship Thetis arrives in Hawaii with 175 Chinese field workers bound to serve for five years at $3 per month - 1852
January 25, 1851
Sojourner Truth addresses 1st Black Women’s Rights convention - 1851
June 28, 1850
Birthday of machinist Matthew Maguire, who many believe first suggested Labor Day. Others believe it was Peter McGuire, a carpenter - 1850
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