Tuesday, 18 December 2012

First Thanksgiving 1777

So today, the 18th, was the official first thanksgiving - thanks being given in particular for the victory over Burgoyne at Saratoga in October.

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Shawnee War Chief Blue Jacket by Doug Hall

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