On October 3, 1863 (147 years ago today), President Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day.
Does anyone know why he chose the last Thursday of November?
And why did Hale choose the last Thursday of November?
On October 3, 1863 (147 years ago today), President Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day.
Does anyone know why he chose the last Thursday of November?
And why did Hale choose the last Thursday of November?