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Thanksgiving is a day of both thanks and reflection. The story of Thanksgiving is emblematic of American politics. It foreshadows the political relations with Indigenous Peoples throughout our history. Today we examine the first Thanksgiving and the events that followed. We get a better understanding of how it went from an obscure event to a national holiday.
By Jerry NormanThanksgiving is a day of both thanks and reflection. The story of Thanksgiving is emblematic of American politics. It foreshadows the political relations with Indigenous Peoples throughout our history. Today we examine the first Thanksgiving and the events that followed. We get a better understanding of how it went from an obscure event to a national holiday.