A Brief History Of Thanksgiving

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A presidential pardon of at least one turkey is performed yearly at the White House.  This tradition is staple of public engagement and a photo opportunity for the President Of The United States (POTUS).  This popular event dates back to the 1940s.

Video: White House Turkey Pardon (2013)

Television is also highly watched on Thanksgiving Day.  Many people enjoy watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, a tradition that has been around since the 1920s and, of course, FOOTBALL!

Video: 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thanksgiving day is celebrated on these days in the United States:

  • THU NOV 24TH 2016 – Thanksgiving Day 2016
  • THU NOV 23RD 2017 – Thanksgiving Day 2017
  • THU NOV 22ND 2018 – Thanksgiving Day 2018
  • THU NOV 28TH 2019 – Thanksgiving Day 2019
  • THU NOV 26TH 2020 – Thanksgiving Day 2020
  • THU NOV 25TH 2021 – Thanksgiving Day 2021
  • THU NOV 24TH 2022 – Thanksgiving Day 2022

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