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🦃 Surprising History & Politics of Thanksgiving w/ Author J. Mark Powell

🦃 Surprising History & Politics of Thanksgiving w/ Author J. Mark Powell

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Political Trade Secrets: Join us as we explore the surprising history and politics of Thanksgiving—from the Pilgrims and the first feast in 1621, to Lincoln’s proclamation, and FDR's “Franksgiving” folly.

We discuss:


— What the first Thanksgiving was actually like, and how the menu has changed over time

— How presidents, wars, and politics shaped Thanksgiving into the national holiday we know today

— The backstory of Mark's new book, Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It


Whether you’re a history buff, or just love a good story behind tradition, this is one you won’t want to miss.


📚 Pre-order Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It by J. Mark Powell on Amazon!


https://www.amazon.com/Witness-War-Story-Civil-Those/dp/0811777693


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