During Reconstruction, Alabama was represented in Congress by three African-American congressmen: Jeremiah Haralson, Benjamin S. Turner, and James T. Rapier.
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People celebrate Labor Day with picnics, sports events, and street parades. The American football season also begins onβor aroundβLabor Day.
Alabama passed various segregation laws, including segregating jails in 1911, hospitals in 1915, toilets, hotels, and restaurants in 1928, and bus stop waiting rooms in 1945.
Inspirational Labor Day quotes include:“Without labor, nothing prospers.” β Sophocles “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” β Steve Jobs “There is no substitute for hard work.” β Thomas Edison
Alabama’s oldest city is Mobile, which was founded by French colonists (Alabama Creoles) in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana.
Labor Day quotes that encourage people to find joy in their work include:“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” β Aristotle “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” β Steve Jobs “To find ...Read more
The first Constitutional Convention for Alabama was held in Huntsville from July 5 to August 2, 1819.
Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states.
During and after World War II, Alabama’s economy diversified with new industries, leading to economic growth.
Famous Labor Day quotes by activists, politicians, and authors include:“Labor Day is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation.” β Samuel Gompers “The miracle of the United States lies in the fact ...Read more