Why Thanksgiving? The Pilgrims began it all in 1621. John Hancock called for such a day in 1783. George Washington called for a national observance in 1789. Following Washington’s example, Abraham Lincoln and Congress made it an official holiday in 1863.
But why bother being thankful today? Please tune in for a very different discussion around the holiday table on The Public Square®.
Release Date: Friday, November 22, 2019
