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Thanksgiving and Turkeys in Chicago's Early History
A historical account traces Thanksgiving observance in Chicago from Puritan New England influence in 1840 to the adoption of a city and state tradition. It covers Mayor Francis Sherman's 1834 Thanksgiving, a 19th century hoax proclamation in Illinois, and Joel Matteson's 1841 gubernatorial move establishing a state Thanksgiving, with roots reaching Plymouth and colonial defenses.
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Chicago
New
New England
Francis C. Sherman
Connecticut
T Own
Illinois
Puffalo
Boniface
Adams
Marie Bireets
Lake Street
Clark
Bherman
New York
Phen Boeing
Atlantic States
England
Fernando Jones
Jones
New York State
Wood Fernando
Sherman
Hwiiola
Duncan
Springfield
Alleghenies
Gov. Duncan
Iindy
Springfold
Joel A. Matteson
Inois
Hlinda
Lethon
Congresm Nut
Madixon