Hale | TRAVEL LOVER, HISTORY NERD

What a (slightly dated) gem! Obviously such a short clip glosses over a lot. Uh… particularly the complicated relationship between early settlers and Native Americans. It was NOT always 3 day feasts and friendly banter! But I suppose the snippet does a fairly nice job trying to summarize two centuries into three minutes. Also, how fascinating was the Sarah Josepha Hale part? I’m sad to admit she was never included in any of my elementary/high school American history lessons! I’m guessing if anyone recognizes her name, its from penning “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” But Hale had some stronger words to put on paper than “its fleece was white as snow.” Not only did she start a movement to unify Thanksgiving, she also campaigned for the completion of the Bunker Hill Memorial. (Part of me wonders if she — or anyone for that matter — were to start a “letter writing campaign” in 21st century America, whether or not ANYTHING would come of it? Maybe I’m just being cynical though.) Just thought everyone should know. Sarah got things done. Happy Thanksgiving!