The First Thanksgiving Day of the United States

In 16 21, govern governor william bradford created the most famous of all such observances at plymouth colony. The spaniards in california and the dutch in new amsterdam also held services to give public thanks to god. In 17 77, during our war of independence, the continental congress set aside a day for thanksgiving and praise for our victory at the battle of saratoga. Although there were many state and national thanks Thanksgiving days proclaimed in the ensuing years, it was the tireless crusade of one woman, sarahjosepha hale, that finally led to the establishment of this beautiful feast as an annual nation wide observance. Let us thank