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Not a woman, but this is basically how it happened:
The Pilgrims would not have made it through the year 1620 without the help of the natives. Colonists decided to celebrate with a feast (the very first Thanksgiving) -- including 91 Indians who had helped the Pilgrims survive.
On June 20, 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a meeting to determine how best to express thanks for the good fortune that had seen their community securely established. By unanimous vote they instructed Edward Rawson, the clerk, to proclaim June 29 as a day of thanksgiving. It is notable that this thanksgiving celebration probably did not include the Indians, as the celebration was meant partly to be in recognition of the colonists' recent victory over the "heathen natives".
I hate Thanksgiving for that very hypocritical reason.
Puppyboots: Do you mean ask? Cuz she asked: Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Peirce, and James Buchannan. The president who said yes was Abraham Lincoln. Hope this helped!
Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879) is her name. See the related link for more about her.
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Why is Sarah Josepha Hale The Mother of Thanksgiving?
Sara Josepha Hale is the Mother of Thanksgiving because she famously campaigned for the holiday.
What woman is responsible for promoting the idea of a National Thanksgiving Day?
Sarah Josepha Hale
Who lead the crusade to establish thanksgiving day?
The crusade to establish Thanksgiving Day was led by Sarah Josepha Hale, an American writer and editor. She campaigned for a national day of thanks for many years, writing letters to multiple presidents, including Abraham Lincoln. In 1863, Lincoln heeded her request and proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday.
When was Thanksgiving a national holiday in England?
Thanksgiving Day is not a national holiday in England.
Which Philadelphian campaigned for national celebration of Mother's Day?
Anna M. Jarvis
When was the 1st National Thanksgiving day?
1632 was the first day.
Which US President did not want Thanksgiving to be a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson is the president who scoffed at the idea of a national Thanksgiving day.
Who suggested a national day of Thanksgiving?
Ben Franklin
Was the 1966 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade televised?
Yes, the 1966 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was televised.
National holiday first celebrated by the Pilgrims?
Thanksgiving Day.
Who started the idea of the national thanksgiving day in the us?
Pilgrims
What day is national parfait day?
Nov 25. Sometimes coincides with Thanksgiving in the US.
