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The Woman who is Responsible for Thanksgiving
While most Americans probably have no idea who she was, Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) can be seen as the mother of our modern Thanksgiving celebration. In 1864, the Newport, New Hampshire native had become the “editress” of a respected publication known as Godey’s Lady’s Book. In her prominent position, the young widow and mother of…
