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Thanksgiving Day Learning Links
By Sarah Lane
Nov 2, 2011, 12:44 PST


Thanksgiving Day Additional Learning Links
Presidential Proclamations and Speeches


George Washington - October 3rd, 1789
Although the language sounds different, it's based on the same principles. Washington assigns "Thursday, the 26th day of November next" as the official day of Thanksgiving and signs it with "Given under my hand, at the City of New York, the 3rd day of October, A.D. 1789." His proclamation recognizes a higher power, blessing this nation with a sound government and protected freedoms denied to most of the rest of the world.
Source: Not Just for Kids!, An American Thanksgiving
Reading Level: Moderate






Presidential Press Releases

George Bush - November 28th, 2008
In this radio broadcast George W. Bush speaks of defending the enduring principles of freedom that formed the foundation of our Republic. This annual tradition of issuing a presidential proclamation of Thanksgiving was revived during the Civil War by Abraham Lincoln.
Source: White House Online
Reading Level: Moderate

Additional Thanksgiving Resources


General Historical Information
Learn about The Fourth World Documentation Project and The Center for World Indigenous Studies in the section titled "The Plymouth Thanksgiving Story." Read the Plymouth Thanksgiving Story, or a prayer from the Iroquois (Seneca) people, or browse recipes from the Woodland Culture area. Links to Thanksgiving articles, the very first Thanksgiving Proclamation, and a few recipes are also included.
Source: 20/20 Technologies
Reading Level: Advanced

American Memory - Today in History
Find out about the Pilgrims, their harvest, feasting, fasting, the gold rush, and presidential proclamations. Listen to music, view photos and more.
Source: The Library of Congress
Reading Level: Moderate

Thanksgiving in American Memory
Check out a timeline, as well as the sections titled "Thanksgiving Remembered, In Celebration of Thanksgiving," stories, and poems, or click on features and activities to find lesson plans.
Source: The Library of Congress
Reading Level: Moderate

Macy&s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 2002
Read the history of this event which first appeared in 1927, get parade tips and links to more.
Source: NYC MediaBridge.com
Reading Level: Moderate

Plymouth History

Historical Reference CenterSearch these facts about Plymouth, its history, and its people. There's information on the Mayflower with a passenger list, and information about the Mayflower Compact, pilgrims, and the Wampanoag Tribe.
Source: Media 3, Technologies
Reading Level: Advanced

Plimouth Plantation
This museum of 17th Century Plymouth includes the pilgrims in American culture, references for the first Thanksgiving, alternative claims, the 1621 Bill of Fare, and a list of who attended the first Thanksgiving. Learn how to recreate your own pilgrim Thanksgiving worship service.
Source: Plimouth Plantation, Inc.
Reading Level: Advanced



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