Remember what then-President Ronald Reagan said about Labor Day on September 7, 1987, which is almost 35 years ago today?
“We pause each year at the conclusion of the summer to recognize those who labor.” The world has never known a country as free or as affluent as the one they have built through its effort, ingenuity, and commitment to its families and country. ” Numerous are their jobs and professions, yet despite their variety, they share a devotion to democracy’s values and the desire for a better life for themselves and their children.
Every generation has labored to achieve the American ideal, and working people have restored its dignity, Reagan said in his daily public address.
“Labor Day presents a chance for every one of us to consider the significance of work, not just as an expression of profound human virtue but also as a requirement for the economy. God has indeed blessed our country abundantly, benefits that have enabled us to generate enormous amounts of things for people all over the world. However, we must never lose sight of the fact that no one of our resources is more priceless or significant than the American worker.
However, we are happy to see that more of our people are employed today than ever before, and we continue to be a nation of opportunity, hope, and vitality, the President remarked.
“Let’s use this opportunity to reflect on the freedoms and offerings that have enabled our affluence. We must constantly be aware that maintaining and strengthening our valuable heritage—which has taken generations to develop—is both a joy and a severe obligation, Reagan stated.