Why Turkey? And Other Thanksgiving Traditions Explained
November 27, 2025
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Why Turkey? And Other Thanksgiving Traditions Explained
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Most Americans know the elementary-school version of Thanksgiving, but the true story of the holiday is far richer and more complicated. In this Thanksgiving Week edition of Morning Wire, we chat with historian Melanie Kirkpatrick about what really happened in 1621 and how the tradition spread across the country. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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