Thanksgiving, a uniquely American holiday

Thanksgiving, a uniquely American holiday

FPI / November 28, 2019 A senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, Melanie Kirkpatrick has written and spoken often about the significance of Thanksgiving Day. Following are selected excerpts: Charity: Americans have a long tradition of individual giving on Thanksgiving. George Washington, in 1789, donated beer and hot meals to imprisoned debtors in New York. […]