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Thanksgiving Day Religion Shaped Early American Life
In a WHAA radio address, Prof. Walter W. Jennings of the University of Iowa notes that Thanksgiving roots lie in religious triumphs over distress in 1623. He argues religion was the dominant force shaping early life, law, immigration, and community practice in colonial America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Iowa City
Waler W. Jennings
University of Iowa
Jennings
Galleys
Church of England
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ation
Congregational Church
Massachusetts
Marget
Thode Island