In the News and Observer today (which I still get delivered to my door every day), there was an editorial about Thanksgiving. Since I looked at the answers at the bottom, I'll give the answers with the questions.
How long was the first Thanksgiving feast? 3 days
What was the name of the Native American leader of the Wampanaog Indian tribe who forged an alliance with the English settlers and attended the first Thanksgiving feast with 90 of his men? Massasoit
What was the name of the first ship on which the Pilgrims originally sailed? Speedwell (the Speedwell was taking on water so the passengers and crew transferred to the Mayflower)
What was the year of America's first Thanksgiving as designated by the federal government? 1789 by George Washington
Which president made it a national holiday? Abraham Lincoln
And Abraham Lincoln was the first president to pardon a turkey at the urging of his son who had taken a liking to the bird and given it the name "Tom".
Well now you know - there were several other questions but enough of a good thing.
Happy Thanksgiving!
