The woman who gave us Thanksgiving

Published November 22, 2018 5:00am ET



Another Thanksgiving is upon us. As your family gathers to give thanks, you may wonder who we have to thank for giving us this delicious holiday.

There were the Pilgrims, of course, who started things with the first Thanksgiving in 1621. You could argue credit goes to local Native Americans, who taught the Pilgrims farming tips that helped them survive their first harsh Massachusetts winter. Some say President Abraham Lincoln was responsible, because his 1863 proclamation revived the holiday.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.