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Franksgiving: When FDR Moved Thanksgiving w/ Adam Conover [Archive Episode]
This Day
Thanksgiving and the Politics of Change
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between Thanksgiving, college football, and the retail season, revealing how historical political decisions shaped modern holiday practices. It addresses the economic motivations behind FDR's adjustment of Thanksgiving in 1939, alongside public reactions that highlight the tension between tradition and political intervention.
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