A History of Giving Thanks

By Becky | November 23, 2011
The statue of Abraham Lincoln sits prominently in the Lincoln Memorial, illuminated against a dark background. An inscription above expresses thanks and enhances its solemn and historic ambiance.

I really enjoy history! Stories of long ago that have shaped people and nations are fascinating. The history of Thanksgiving is intriguing. The first Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated in 1621 with the colonists and Native Americans. Centuries later, in 1863, Abraham Lincoln made the day of thanks official during the Civil War. It makes me…

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