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Episode 335: Melanie Kirkpatrick on Thanksgiving – An American Tradition

From the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving in 1621 to modern day Thanksgiving traditions. Newt’s and his guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick discuss why Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday. Kirkpatrick is the author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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