
The Thanksgivings of Solomon and Roger Sherman
Meir Soloveichik
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The Origins of America's First National Thanksgiving
This chapter delves into the establishment of America's first national Thanksgiving in 1789, initiated by Representative Elias Boudinot. It emphasizes the event's significance as a spiritual expression of gratitude for the Constitution, distinct from the traditional pilgrim narrative.
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