The pilgrims, led by Governor William Bradford, and the Wampanoags, led by chief Massasoit, developed a warm relationship. In November 1621, after the successful corn harvest, they celebrated with a feast now remembered as “America’s First Thanksgiving.”Read lots more early American history here.
Thanksgiving has been celebrated annually since then, and in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
America's First Thanksgiving
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