Our American Stories The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2023
Robert Tracy McKenzie, a professor of history at Wheaton College and the author of The First Thanksgiving, tells the story of the pilgrims' journey to America, their hardships, and the origins of Thanksgiving.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Protestant Reformation and its Impact on the Church of England
02:19 • 6min
The Continuation of the Pilgrims' Story
08:19 • 3min
The Pilgrims' Journey to America
11:32 • 9min
The Pilgrims' Journey to America and Surprising Discoveries
20:22 • 3min
Hardships and Mortality
23:17 • 8min
The Story of the First Thanksgiving and Pilgrim Hardships
31:18 • 3min
The Origins and Evolution of Thanksgiving
34:18 • 10min
The First Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving's Meaning
44:24 • 3min