How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
What year did George Washington make the announcement?
1789
Which American writer waged a campaign to make Thanksgiving an annual holiday?
Sara Josepha Hale
When is Thanksgiving celebrated now?
The fourth Thursday of November
What was on the first Thanksgiving menu?
5 deer (Venison), maybe plain cranberries
What day did Lincoln establish for the celebration?
The final Thursday of November
Which President made Thanksgiving an annual national celebration?
Abraham Lincoln
Why did President Roosevelt move the holiday forward by a week?
To give retailers a longer pre-Christmas selling season
What recipes did she publish?
Pumpkin pie, turkey, stuffing
Which president announced the first Thanksgiving national holiday?
George Washington