The Answer Sheet: the first thanksgiving


Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 11/24/2010

The first Thanksgiving proclamation, by George Washington
By Valerie Strauss
From a 1789 newpaper, here's President George Washington's proclamation of the first official Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.

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Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 11/24/2010

Why we don't eat deer for Thanksgiving (the Pilgrims did)
By Valerie Strauss
When did Americans start eating turkey on the national holiday of Thanksgiving? It wasn't when, or for the reason, you probably learned in school.

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