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Thanksgiving Day – 1860
Norman Gasbarro | November 25, 2010
In November 1860, Thanksgiving was traditionally celebrated in the United States as a religious observance, not a national holiday. It wasn’t until 1863, by the time the Civil War was in full force, that President Lincoln proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving. So, 150 years ago, the date of giving thanks was Thursday, November 22, […]
