Question

How have U.S. Presidents contributed to Thanksgiving over time?

Answer 1

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There has been a presidential Turkey pardon every year since like 1949 i think. this is just where the president pardons one turkey from getting cooked because over 50 million turkeys are served up on thanksgiving day

During American history, presidents have shaped and celebrated this holiday in differents ways, and their contribution is reflected in our days.

According to the White House Historical Association, the first president, George Washington, named Thursday, 11/26/1789. as a day of public thanksgiving, following a recommendation of the Congress.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, left his mark on this holiday in two ways. In 1936 he became the first president to celebrate Thanksgiving outside of the United States. He was aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis going to a conference in Buenos Aires. Later, in 1939, right during the Great Depression, he decided to push this holiday a week up, in order not to affect Christmas sales.

Answer 2

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

U.S. Presidents have contributed to Thanksgiving overtime in that US Presidents have designated this important date as an annual holiday for all the American citizens to celebrate with their families. Another contribution is that they had this public ceremony in which they pardon a Turkey. President George Washinton proclaimed November 26, 1786, as a Thank's Giving Day; and in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln establish this celebration as a national holiday. This is, without a doubt, the most important day to celebrate with family.