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Happy Thanksgiving!

Last year PolisPandit described the historical origins of Thanksgiving and how it became a national holiday. As stated in the article, in 1789, “President Washington proclaimed a day of thanks for an Almighty God that allowed us to peaceably and rationally assemble into these United States, enjoy civil and religious Read more…

By John Polonis, 7 yearsNovember 23, 2017 ago

Thanksgiving – the Origin of America’s National Holiday

We have all heard the stories of the first Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims, Native Americans, Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower – these are stories that have been passed down for generations in America. Many have questioned their validity, inquiring whether a peaceful gathering actually occurred on this day in 1621, filled with Read more…

By John Polonis, 8 yearsNovember 24, 2016 ago