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Heroines of History and the Thanksgiving Tradition
A fragmentary essay discusses Sarah Josepha Hale and her role in shaping Thanksgiving Day. It highlights Hale as founder of the Seamen’s Aid Society, her advocacy for a national holiday, and the influence of early colonists led by Governor Bradford. The piece traces the holiday’s evolution from colonial feasts to a national observance and notes Hale’s lasting impact on American civic rituals.
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