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Thanksgiving and how a Feast Became a Nation’s Holiday

November 27, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 97

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Special Thanksgiving Day Episode: “Thanksgiving and How a Feast Became a Nation’s Holiday”
Every November, millions of Americans gather for turkey, stuffing, and pie—but how did one meal become a national tradition? In this special Thanksgiving episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat trace the remarkable 300-year journey from the 1621 harvest feast to Lincoln’s wartime proclamation and FDR’s holiday debate. It’s a story of survival, unity, politics, and persistence—revealing how gratitude, more than anything else, helped shape a nation.

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