- 1621-Native Americans save Plymouth Rock Pilgrims from starving to death, they celebrate with a three day feast.
- 1863-President Abraham Lincoln makes Thanksgiving Day the last Thursday in November. Following presidents do so annually.
- 1920-NFL founded, plays a Thanksgiving Day game.
- 1924-Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is established.
- 1939- FDR puts the Thanksgiving Day on the 2nd to last Thursday of November.
- 1941-Congress makes Thanksgiving a federal holiday.
- 1987-Ronald Reagan Pardons his turkey.
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