Imagine a holiday so powerful it could unite a fractured nation, yet so humble it began as just a simple day of fasting and prayer. This video explores the forgotten and surprising history of Thanksgiving, from its humble beginnings to its revival by the determined Sarah Josepha Hale during the Civil War. We dive into the Thanksgiving origins and how this important American history holiday evolved, was nearly lost, and ultimately became a unifying tradition in the United States.🎥 Perfect for:- History buffs and educators- Students studying early American history- Viewers seeking faith-based inspiration from real events🔔 Subscribe for more episodes exploring the untold stories of America’s founding. Like, comment, and share to support historical storytelling!A list of all the books used for research for this episode.My Book List on my Amazon Storefront https://amzn.to/3UfY7AuSupport the Historical USA!http://patreon.com/user?u=86673647Classical Learnerhttps://books.classicallearner.com/partner/14/ Coupon Code: historicalusaPlease follow me on social mediaLinktree: https://linktr.ee/historicalusaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/historical_usaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalusa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/177BJC99tHgv0CPMLjRZYgTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/historical_usa0:00 Intro 01:16 Recap 04:46 National Proclamations06:32 Jefferson, Separation of Church and State08:06 Regional Traditions09:09 The Mother of Thanksgiving11:14 Lincoln Proclamation

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