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This Day of Gratitude

@celticeagle (189833)

Boise, Idaho

November 28, 2024 6:49pm CST

Sarah Josepha Hale, a 74 year old magazine editor had spent 36 years writing an extensive collection of articles and letters advocating for Thanksgiving being made a national holiday. A specific letter written on September, 28, 1863 has been said to be the reason behind President Lincolns October 3, 1863 proclamation making Thanksgiving a national day of gratitude. Sarah Hale is also famous for having written "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

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@aureategloom (11025)

• Bosnia And Herzegovina

29 Nov 24

thank you for sharing more interesting facts with us

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@celticeagle (189833)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Dec 24

You're very welcome. I enjoy sharing what I learn.

@LindaOHio (222321)

• United States

29 Nov 24

Thank you, Sarah. Have a good weekend.

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@celticeagle (189833)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Dec 24

Yes, indeed.

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@marguicha (230350)

• Chile

29 Nov 24

I thought that it had always been a holiday.

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@celticeagle (189833)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Dec 24

Just not noticed as a national one.

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69176)

• Centralia, Washington

29 Nov 24

Hubby said that Mary had a little lamb was the first thing that Edison recorded. Thanks for the history info.

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@celticeagle (189833)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Dec 24

Interesting. You are welcome.

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