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Exploring the misconceptions and the spirit of gratitude that has endured for centuries, this chapter features an interview with a historian who reveals the details of the harvest feast at Plymouth Colony in 1621, including the exchange of gifts and the nonverbal communication that influenced early relations between English settlers and the Wampanoag people.

Millions of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving every year, but do they know the true history of this holiday? Senior historian at Plimoth Plantation, Richard Pickering, reveals the authentic tale of the 1621 harvest feast. Discover the untold stories, challenges, and diplomacy that shaped Thanksgiving as we know it. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.