From Lincoln to Today: How Thanksgiving Became What It Is

from Counties Count! · host Illinois State Association of Counties

This episode of the Counties Count! Podcast explores the fascinating journey of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, spotlighting President Abraham Lincoln’s pivotal role and the cultural changes that have reshaped the celebration over generations. This interesting journey connects the threads from Illinois history to the Thanksgiving table of today.

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