May Day protest footage from around the U.S.
CBS News
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Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day.
The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police.
Some cities saw "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies and marches this year.
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