Kevin Slack

Kevin Slack, an Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College and an expert in early American history, discusses the significant role of faith in the colonists' first Thanksgiving. He highlights the Pilgrims' journey from religious persecution to celebration, emphasizing the feast's spiritual nature rather than mere festivity. Slack also connects Thanksgiving traditions to self-governance and evolving American values, warning against the modern risks to these traditions. His insights weave together the spiritual and historical roots that shaped America.