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We discuss the history and meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday with Melanie Kirkpatrick and Richard Samuelson.

Newt's talks with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience” and they discuss the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States. Kirkpatrick highlights the pivotal role of Sarah Josepha Hale, an influential author and editor, who campaigned for nearly two decades to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday. Her efforts culminated in President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation, which set the last Thursday in November as a day for national thanksgiving. Kirkpatrick describes Hale's significant contributions to American culture, including her advocacy for women's education and employment, her influence through Godey's Lady's Book and her personal resilience, literary achievements, and lasting impact on American traditions and holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the history and meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday with Melanie Kirkpatrick and Richard Samuelson.

Learn that the idea of gratitude and giving thanks is an ancient concept for mankind and expressly elevated in the Bible. Review how days of thanksgiving were originally commemorated in the English colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts, with the English dissenters, the Pilgrims, having the most influential celebrations. In the colonial era, Thanksgiving celebrations were centered on particular events and circumstances, and, accordingly, happened at different times. As Americans united against British tyranny, they made continental wide proclamations through the Continental Congress, but again tied to specific events and times. President George Washington issued the first two Thanksgiving Proclamations under the Constitution, and John Adams and James Madison did the same. Thomas Jefferson refused, and after James Madison, Thanksgiving was proclaimed by the States, but not by the President, until Abraham Lincoln. Sarah Josepha Hale's drive to create a uniform, nation wide celebration was embraced by Lincoln and his successors, and it became firmly fixed to the Fourth Thursday of November under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Feasts, running, football, parades, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday all flow from this powerful day of gratitude. Highlights include the Bible, Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 100:4, Colossians 4:2, Psalm 92, Philippians 4:6, King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth Anne Boleyn, Church of England, John Calvin, Puritans, Common Book of Prayers, King James I, Pilgrims, Mayflower, Plymouth England, Plymouth Harbor Massachusetts, Mayflower Compact, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Samoset, Squanto, Wampanoag, William Bedford, Thanksgiving commemoration, Melanie Kirkpatrick, Thanksgiving The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience, William Bradford, Berkeley Plantation a/k/a Berkeley Hundred, The Margaret, John Woodlief, Jamestown, the Starving Time, Chief Opechancanough, Massacre of 1622, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Amsterdam, First Continental Congress, Second Continental Congress, Day of Humiliation Fasting and Prayer (1776), Henry Laurens, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation (1777), Battle of Saratoga, Thomas McKean, Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, George Washington, James Madison, Elias Boudinot, Aedanus Burke, Thomas Tudor Tucker, Federalist Party, Anti-Federalists, Peter Silvester, Roger Sherman, Articles of Confederation, Continental Association, Constitution, William Samuel Johnson, Ralph Izard, Washington Thanksgiving Day Proclamation , Whiskey Rebellion, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Letter, James Madison, First Amendment, War of 1812, Abraham Lincoln, Sarah Josepha Hale, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Northwood: A Tale of New England, Vassar College, domestic science, Ladies' Magazine, Godey's Lady's Book, Civil War, William Seward, Andrew Johnson, Lincoln Thanksgiving Proclamation, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt a/k/a FDR, National Retail Dry Goods Association, Franksgiving, Allen Treadway, Earl Michener, FDR Thanksgiving Speech, President Lyndon Baines Johnson, Johnson Thanksgiving Speech (1963), President John F. Kennedy, President Ronald Reagan, Reagan Thanksgiving Speech, President Barak Obama Thanksgiving Speech, President George W. Bush, President Bush Thanksgiving Day visit to the troops in Iraq, President Donald Trump, Trump Thanksgiving Day visit to troops in Afghanistan, Trump Speech to troops on Thanksgiving, President Bill Clinton Pardoning of Turkey, Presidential Pardons of Turkey, Thanksgiving Dinner & Feast, Thanksgiving parades, Grumbles, Macy's, Hudson's, Turkey Trot, National Football League (NFL) Thanksgiving Games, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Walter Camp, Collegiate Football Thanksgiving Games, George A. Richards, The Chicago Bears, Black Friday, Giving Tuesday, Henry Timms, Cyber Monday, and many others. To learn more about America & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-warren9/support

Send us a textThanksgiving holds a special place in the heart of America, and Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of "Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience," joins us to uncover the layers of history and meaning behind this cherished holiday. What if Thanksgiving is more than just a day for turkey and football? We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of its origins, stretching back to 1621, and how it has come to symbolize unity and gratitude across the nation. From presidential proclamations to modern-day cultural shifts, this episode offers a comprehensive look at Thanksgiving's role in shaping American identity.Our conversation with Melanie navigates the rich cultural tapestry of Thanksgiving. We explore how it stands as a testament to America's values of generosity and renewal, and how these themes resonate with the histories of immigrants and Native Americans alike. We shed light on the fascinating evolution of traditions, like the role of presidential proclamations from George Washington's era to Abraham Lincoln's impactful declaration, as well as the intriguing story of how turkey became the iconic centerpiece of the Thanksgiving feast. With insights into the interplay between federal and state influences, we also delve into contemporary critiques and the enduring spirit of gratitude that defines this holiday.As we gather around the table to reflect on Thanksgiving, we also consider its influence beyond American borders, linking it to the global phenomenon of Giving Tuesday. Melanie shares captivating insights from her book, rich with historical reflections and recipes that capture the essence of Thanksgiving. Join us as we celebrate this uniquely American holiday, embracing its themes of community and charity, and learn why Thanksgiving continues to bring us together, transcending time and political divides. Don't forget to check out more episodes on archangelradio.com and keep the conversation going with us on Twitter!

Thanksgiving Blessings to your family! Al reads George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation and Melanie Kirkpatrick tells us the stories most people don't know about Thanksgiving. Susan Muto discusses the spiritual benefits of gratitude and Robert Tracy McKenzie explains what makes Thanksgiving the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

Let's explore the origins of Thanksgiving! Learn how the early settlers' beliefs and their interactions with Native Americans shaped this important American holiday. It's a fascinating mix of history, culture, and tradition. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/thanksgiving-and-americas-early-settlers Here are some books available on Amazon that offer a comprehensive view of the history of Thanksgiving. Each of these books offers a unique perspective on Thanksgiving, from its historical roots to its modern-day observances, making them excellent resources for further reading on the topic. “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience” by Melanie Kirkpatrick https://amzn.to/47nygvD This book explores Thanksgiving as a vital part of the American experience, providing insights into the holiday's history and cultural significance.  ____ “The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning from History” by Robert Tracy McKenzie https://amzn.to/3SVppNC This book offers a perspective on the first Thanksgiving, delving into its historical context and exploring its religious and spiritual significance. ____ “Thanksgiving: The Biography of an American Holiday” by James W. Baker and Peter J. Gomes https://amzn.to/3MWGqCW This comprehensive work provides an in-depth look at the history of Thanksgiving, tracing its evolution from its origins to its contemporary observance. ____ “This Land Is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving“ by David J. Silverman https://amzn.to/40Nj3Sh This book presents a critical examination of Thanksgiving's history, focusing on the experiences of the Wampanoag Indians and the impact of colonialism, offering a perspective that challenges traditional narratives.

Thanksgiving Blessings to your family! Al reads George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation and Melanie Kirkpatrick tells us the stories most people don't know about Thanksgiving. Susan Muto discusses the spiritual benefits of gratitude and Robert Tracy McKenzie explains what makes Thanksgiving the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

When was Thanksgiving established as a national holiday in the United States? President George Washington was the first to issue a proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving in 1789. However, it was Sarah Josepha Hale, the influential author and editor of Godey's Lady's Book, who petitioned Congress and five different presidents to create a national annual holiday for Thanksgiving between 1846-1863. She was finally successful in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday in November. Newt's guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick. She is the author of two books on the subject: Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman and Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn that the idea of gratitude and giving thanks is an ancient concept for mankind and expressly elevated in the Bible. Review how days of thanksgiving were originally commemorated in the English colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts, with the English dissenters, the Pilgrims, having the most influential celebrations. In the colonial era, Thanksgiving celebrations were centered on particular events and circumstances, and, accordingly, happened at different times. As Americans united against British tyranny, they made continental wide proclamations through the Continental Congress, but again tied to specific events and times. President George Washington issued the first two Thanksgiving Proclamations under the Constitution, and John Adams and James Madison did the same. Thomas Jefferson refused, and after James Madison, Thanksgiving was proclaimed by the States, but not by the President, until Abraham Lincoln. Sarah Josepha Hale's drive to create a uniform, nation wide celebration was embraced by Lincoln and his successors, and it became firmly fixed to the Fourth Thursday of November under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Feasts, running, football, parades, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday all flow from this powerful day of gratitude. Highlights include the Bible, Thessalonians 5:16-18, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 100:4, Colossians 4:2, Psalm 92, Philippians 4:6, King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth Anne Boleyn, Church of England, John Calvin, Puritans, Common Book of Prayers, King James I, Pilgrims, Mayflower, Plymouth England, Plymouth Harbor Massachusetts, Mayflower Compact, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Samoset, Squanto, Wampanoag, William Bedford, Thanksgiving commemoration, Melanie Kirkpatrick, Thanksgiving The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience, William Bradford, Berkeley Plantation a/k/a Berkeley Hundred, The Margaret, John Woodlief, Jamestown, the Starving Time, Chief Opechancanough, Massacre of 1622, Massachusetts Bay Colony, New Amsterdam, First Continental Congress, Second Continental Congress, Day of Humiliation Fasting and Prayer (1776), Henry Laurens, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation (1777), Battle of Saratoga, Thomas McKean, Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer (December 18, 1781), George Washington, James Madison, Elias Boudinot, Aedanus Burke, Thomas Tudor Tucker, Federalist Party, Anti-Federalists, Constitution, William Samuel Johnson, Ralph Izard, Washington Thanksgiving Day Proclamation (October 3, 1789 for November 26, 1789), Whiskey Rebellion, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Letter, FDR Thanksgiving Speech (1938), President Lyndon Baines Johnson, Johnson Thanksgiving Speech (1963), President John F. Kennedy, President Ronald Reagan, Reagan Thanksgiving Speech (October 19, 1984 and 1986), President Barak Obama, Obama Thanksgiving Speech (2009), Clinton Pardoning of Turkey Speech (1997), Presidential Pardons of Turkey, Thanksgiving Dinner & Feast, Thanksgiving parades, Grumbles, Macy's, Hudson's, Turkey Trot, National Football League (NFL) Thanksgiving Games, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Walter Camp, Collegiate Football Thanksgiving Games, George A. Richards, The Chicago Bears, Saturday Night Live (SNL), Black Friday, Giving Tuesday, Henry Timms, Cyber Monday, and many others. To learn more about America & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more. Read the full Declaration of Independence here: https://patriotweek.org/2021/07/24/the-declaration-of-independence-september-11/ Check out Judge Michael Warren's book America's Survival Guide, How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History at www.AmericasSurvivalGuide.com, amazon, or other major on-line retailers. Join us! SUPPORT: Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-warren9/support [donations go the nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) Patriot Week Foundation] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-warren9/support

What are women made for and what are they capable of? What makes them valuable? What is “women's work”? One of the most culturally influential women in American history used her life's work to answer these questions and affirm women in both society and the home—yet many people have never even heard of her. Sarah Josepha Hale was a mother, writer, activist, and editor of the popular nineteenth-century women's magazine Godey's Lady's Book. Her work contributed to a robust and holistic view of womanhood that validated women as image bearers, dignified their many spheres of work—both domestic and professional—and advocated for their access to education and advancement. Take a listen to this best-of episode with journalist Melanie Kirkpatrick and be encouraged by this remarkable woman from American history.     The Strong Women Podcast 81. The Woman Who Influenced a Nation with Melanie Kirkpatrick    The Hudson Institute: https://www.hudson.org/  Lady Editor by Melanie Kirkpatrick  Thanksgiving by Melanie Kirkpatrick  Escape from North Korea by Melanie Kirkpatrick  Godey's Lady's Book January 1864 by Sarah Josepha Hale and Louis A. Godey   Early American Cookery: "The Good Housekeeper," 1841 by Sarah Josepha Hale  Northwood by Sarah Josepha Hale  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott  Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe    Strong Women is partnering with our friends at Drinklings to offer a special Flannery O'Connor mug and Strong Women coffee blend just in time for Christmas! Check out these products here and get yours today. These also make great Christmas gifts for the other Strong Women on your list!  I'm so excited to introduce a new Advent resource for you just in time for the Christmas season: “Prepare the Way of the Lord”! Christmas is on its way, and you and I have a sweet opportunity to know Jesus better this season. To help you observe Advent in a meaningful and doable way, I've put together a curated collection of Advent recommendations. These are designed to help you prepare your heart for the Lord this season. “Prepare the Way of the Lord – Advent 2023” includes recommendations for Advent reading, music, art, learning, books and activities for kids, and more. Whether you're new to Advent or have observed it for years, these lists are designed to cut through the fluff and excess and help you tune your heart to Jesus. Advent starts on Sunday, December 3, 2023. You can access your free copy of “Prepare the Way of the Lord” by clicking here.   Today, Christians face mounting pressure to conform to harmful secular ideologies about race, sexuality, human identity, and more. In response, the Colson Center seeks to equip believers with a Christian worldview on all these things, so they can know, live, and speak the truth in love. As we reach the end of the year, would you consider donating to support the ongoing work of the Colson Center? You can make your donation at colsoncenter.org/swyearend.  How do we remain faithful to Christ when our faith clashes with this cultural moment, or when we have to choose between conscience and career? We need courage, and courage must be cultivated. Join us at CCNC 2024 to find answers and tools to cultivate courageous faith for the specific challenges you face in this cultural moment. Speakers include Dr. Al Mohler, Father Calvin Robinson, Riley Gaines, Katy Faust, and more. For full speaker lineup and registration, go to colsonconference.org.    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/   

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he speaks with author and seasoned journalist, Melanie Kirkpatrick. Roger and Melanie discuss her most recent book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman." They explore the true meaning of Thanksgiving through her book “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience," discussing the holiday's origins and the woman who played a critical role in the American Thanksgiving tradition. Additionally, they discuss Melanie's 2014 book, "Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad," the current climate of censorship in China and her friendship with imprisoned journalist, Jimmy Lai. Melanie Kirkpatrick is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, having previously worked for 30 years at The Wall Street Journal, rising from copy editor to opinion editor, member of the editorial board and deputy editor of the newspaper's editorial pages. In addition to authoring several books, Melanie is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations; a trustee emerita of Princeton in Asia, an internship program in Asia for young graduates of American universities; a member of the Trollope Society; a member of the advisory board of the Human Freedom Program of the George W. Bush Institute; and a director of the America for Bulgaria Foundation. She was co-editor of several editions of the Index of Economic Freedom, published annually by the Journal and The Heritage Foundation. Melanie received the 2001 Mary Morgan Hewett Award for Women in Journalism from the Friends of the East-West Center in Honolulu. The annual award recognizes a journalist who has demonstrated commitment. She received a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree in English from the University of Toronto.  The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by kglobal. This episode was recorded at Reason Magazine's podcast studio. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.Melanie's Books:Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman  Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad  Princeton-in-Asia, a century of service: Reminiscences and reflections Support the show

Thanksgiving Blessings to your family! Al reads George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation and Melanie Kirkpatrick tells us the stories most people don't know about Thanksgiving. Susan Muto discusses the spiritual benefits of gratitude and Robert Tracy McKenzie explains what makes Thanksgiving the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

From the Pilgrim's first Thanksgiving in 1621 to modern day Thanksgiving traditions, we discuss Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday. Newt's guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - From the Pilgrims to hotline for plant eaters who can't cope   8:29 - Club Q shooter   31:37 - Dan gets John Kass' take on Chicago's Mayor race   53:53 - Melanie Kirkpatrick, former Wall Street Journal Opinion Editor, Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute and author of THANKSGIVING: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience, shares why we should be  Giving Thanks for Sarah Josepha Hale. For more on Sarah Josepha Hale check out Melanie's most recent book  Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman   01:06:18 - Dan & John share a farewell to Fauci with help from Ice Cube   01:26:59 - Noted economists Stephen Moore explains how his family is combating inflation at this year's Thanksgiving dinner. For some light holiday reading check out Steve's newest book  Govzilla: How the Relentless Growth of Government Is Devouring Our Economy—And Our Freedom   01:41:45 - Dan & John determine once and for all which is the greatest nation on earth… Mexico or Portugal 01:57:39 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Kirkpatrick returns to the Strong Women podcast to share the history of Thanksgiving. Themes of thankfulness, generosity, and prayer shine through as Sarah, Erin, and Melanie discuss America's longest standing tradition.    The Hudson Institute  The Strong Women Podcast 81. The Woman Who Influenced a Nation with Melanie Kirkpatrick  Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience by Melanie Kirkpatrick  Escape from North Korea by Melanie Kirkpatrick Lady Editor by Melanie Kirkpatrick  Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford  The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, 1914 a painting by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe    The Strong Women Podcast 20. The Pilgrims' Resolve with Glenn Sunshine  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Melanie Kirkpatrick, writer-journalist, author of three books: Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman; Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience (2016) and Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad (2012), and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, to enlighten you about women and the history of Thanksgiving. In this conversation, Sylvie and Melanie discuss: Story of Sarah Hales and her influence The history of Thanksgiving Condition of Women in the 1800s How Sarah advocated for Thanksgiving Get to know Melanie more on her website http://www.MelanieKirkpatrick.com. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your favorite podcast player.

Join me in conversation with Melanie Kirkpatrick to talk about all things Thanksgiving!! Have a great Thanksgiving!

Do you know about Sarah Hale? She's a big reason we celebrate Thanksgiving. Here's another tidbit: Plymouth, MA did not necessarily host the first Thanksgiving in the New World. Here's Melanie Kirkpatrick to tell us all about Sarah Hale and Thanksgiving.

This is an encore presentation of one of most popular episodes, "Notes on Thanksgiving," which dropped on Thanksgiving Day, 2021. This is a great pre-listen for your Thanksgiving celebration, insofar as you will be able to roll out all sorts of impressive Thanksgiving history factoids and impress those all-important in-laws! The original show notes are reproduced below. This November, it has been 400 years since the traditional First Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony – Patuxet in 1621. But the history of that collaborative feast of the English and the Wampanoag Indians was lost for more than 200 years. For most of that time, Americans celebrated “thanksgiving” all over the country at different days in the autumn, decreed by local and state governments, without knowing its origin story. This episode explores the conversion of thanksgiving from a local custom to a revered national holiday. Along the way, we learn about Sarah Josepha Hale, the remarkable woman to whom Americans owe the greatest debt for the holiday they will celebrate today. There were political objections to Thanksgiving, too, rooted in exactly the debates we have today after the proper role of the federal government, and how precisely to separate church and state. Finally, we learn about the central role of football on Thanksgiving, dating from Thanksgiving of 1873, only four years after the first college football game. By 1893, Americans were playing thousands of games of football across the country on Thanksgiving Day. Oh, and we should all be grateful that President Franklin Roosevelt didn't screw it all up, which he very nearly did. Melanie Kirkpatrick, Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience Melanie Kirkpatrick, “Don't Let Ideologues Steal Thanksgiving” “How the Great Colchester Molasses Shortage Nearly Ruined Thanksgiving” All the Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations 1789-2018 (pdf) The West Wing, “I get to proclaim a national day of Thanksgiving” The American Story Podcast: Sarah Josepha Hale

McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg is joined by Melanie Kirkpatrick, a writer-journalist and a senior fellow with the Hudson Institute, to discuss her latest book, Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman. The two explore Hale's influence on America, her role as an editor of women's magazines, her writing of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and her effort to create a national Thanksgiving Day. Important Links https://www.melaniekirkpatrick.com/ Melanie Kirkpatrick, Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman Melanie Kirkpatrick, Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad Melanie Kirkpatrick, Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation Sara Josepha Hale was born in 1788 and was 49 years old when Henry Adams was born in 1838. Adams was 41 years old when Hale died in 1879. Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter  Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter  Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. Views expressed in this show are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the McConnell Center.

“If I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work, in which I have spoken of so many important things done by the Americans, to what the singular prosperity and growing strength of that people ought mainly to be attributed, I should reply—to the superiority of their women.” — Alexis de Tocqueville, 1840 Imagine being a woman in 1822 in rural America — a mother of four, with your next child due in a month — and your husband suddenly and unexpectedly dying. What would you do? For most women, there was no choice; but for Sarah Josepha Hale, this tragic life event is what set her in a direction that influenced much of 19th century America. Melanie Kirkpatrick has written the definitive biography about her impact: Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman. In it, we learn of a woman driven by principle and passion, who disrupted norms but was civil about it. It's the story of influence, transformation, and some surprising elements.   Full show notes are available at: https://www.timelesstimely.com/p/influential-woman Please subscribe to the Timeless & Timely newsletter and tell others about us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Zibby is joined by former Wall Street Journal editor Melanie Kirkpatrick to discuss her book, Thanksgiving. Melanie shares how her research for Thanksgiving led to her most recent work of non-fiction, Lady Editor, about the often-overlooked life story of Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who helped make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Melanie and Zibby also talk about some of Sarah's efforts that are still relevant in our lives today, the surprising role religion played in the history of Thanksgiving, and why it is so important to learn the true history of this holiday. Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!!!Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pHYshCBookshop: https://bit.ly/3Gu18VV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The same woman who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb” also influenced popular American traditions like having a Christmas tree in your home and women wearing a white wedding gown for their marriage ceremony. She also is considered the godmother of our Thanksgiving because of her relentless petitions to Presidents and lawmakers to create the National holiday, which finally happened under President Lincoln. But do you even know her name?! In this week's episode, we talk with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of the book "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman." Melanie shares Hale's story of being a writer, an activist for education for women, and an editor of “Godey's Lady's Book”, the most popular women's magazine in the early years of our country. This story will fascinate and inspire you as we learn about the life and times of this remarkable woman.    Melanie Kirkpatrick Show Notes:  The Hudson Institute: https://www.hudson.org/  Lady Editor by Melanie Kirkpatrick: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lady-editor-melanie-kirkpatrick/1137284560?ean=9781641771788  Thanksgiving by Melanie Kirkpatrick: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thanksgiving-melanie-kirkpatrick/1123362923?ean=9781641772129  Escape from North Korea by Melanie Kirkpatrick: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/escape-from-north-korea-melanie-kirkpatrick/1110913342?ean=9781594036460  Books by Sarah Josepha Hale: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Sarah%20Josepha%20Hale%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-women-and-other-novels-louisa-may-alcott/1025050486?ean=9781435167179  Godey's Lady's Book: https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/serial?id=godeylady  Books by Edgar Allan Poe: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/edgar%20allan%20poe  Books by Nathaniel Hawthorne: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/nathaniel%20hawthorne  Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncle-toms-cabin-harriet-beecher-stowe/1116705392?ean=9781593081218  Everlasting Song by Ha Jin: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-song-everlasting-ha-jin/1137975039?ean=9781524748791  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 11-23-21 Melanie Kirkpatrick blesses us with some stories about the origin of Thanksgiving Thomas Jacobi talks with Drew about the book How Saints Die

Fr Pat Driscoll talked about why we rest on Sundays. Melanie discussed Thanksgivings origins. Tina Mary Sajiv shared about Shalom's World.

Back by popular demand...Happy Thanksgiving, U.S. listeners! This year about 54 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles during Thanksgiving, and most of these people will be driving, estimates AAA. However, it's a myth that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year (that honor actually goes to several weekends throughout the summer). But that's not the only Thanksgiving myth out there. Don't worry, this episode is not about tearing down this revered holiday. Spoiler: Thanksgiving really is a tradition rooted in gratitude and peace. But it's also a holiday full of surprises that most people don't know about, which is why I'm happy to share today's interview with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.We discuss the history of this very American tradition, including why the Pilgrims really came to the New World (it wasn't to flee religious persecution, if that's what you're thinking).Wherever you're from, this week I hope you enjoy good food in great company.  ❤️Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel. But the real question is, who are you? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how we can work together to help you achieve more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life.Book your Enneagram typing session by going to sarahmikutel.com/typingsessionBlack Friday has come early! Or maybe it's an early Cyber Monday. Or, Small Business Saturday. However you like to shop, Podcast Launch Academy is on sale for three days. Enjoy! Enroll in Podcast Launch Academy today and save more than 75%.

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience,” about the truth about Thanksgiving and what the first Thanksgiving was actually like. She explains why Abraham Lincoln and Sarah Josepha Hale should receive the majority of the credit for creating the Thanksgiving holiday as we know it. She also explains how the real Thanksgiving story is much different from the modern version influenced by progressive politics. She also shares a variety of lesser-known historical facts, like the time that Franklin Delano Roosevelt made a decision that resulted in Democrats and Republicans holding two separate Thanksgivings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 098 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg discusses the book Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience by Melanie Kirkpatrick. A work of Thanksgiving boosterism, it nonetheless recognizes the dissidents who reject the holiday as a celebration and sanitization of genocide, and even call for replacing it with a day of atonement. The idealized portrayal the first Thanksgiving in 1621 belies the bloody realities of the Pequot War and King Philip's War that shortly followed. Perversely, the Wampanoag indigenous people, who shared in that first Thanksgiving and were later defeated in King Philip's War, were the target of a new attempt at "termination" by the Trump administration, which sought to disestablish their reservation at Mashpee, on Cape Cod just 30 miles south of Plymouth Rock. Note: Please forgive audio interference from approximately 13 to 24 minutes. We are a shoestring operation. Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/countervortex Production by Chris Rywalt We ask listeners to donate just per weekly episode via Patreon. We now have 28 subscribers. If you appreciate our work, please become Number 29!

This week's podcast guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience. Melanie Kirkpatrick is the former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal and is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. In her book, you'll learn what really happened on the first Thanksgiving, how Thanksgiving became a national holiday, and the great traditions of Thanksgiving weekend.

Guests: Alan Dershowitz, noted attorney and Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, bestselling author and podcast host of "The Dershow." On to discuss the Rittenhouse verdict and promote his book, "Case Against The New Censorship." Melanie Kirkpatrick, writer and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. On to discuss her book, "Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience." And your thoughts Biden's Build Back Better Bill that passed the House, and your favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving Day foods... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What role is a shadowy military-intelligence think tank playing in the push for digital vaccine passports and "SMART health cards" for all Americans? Veteran investigative journalist Leo Hohmann joins me to explain. Plus: What is the real history behind Thanksgiving? Melanie Kirkpatrick joins me to talk about her book, "Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience." That's on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

If you've ever wondered whether there's more to thanksgiving than turkeys, shopping and football, then do we have the Thanksgiving Show for you!   Today I'll be talking with Melanie Kirkpatrick, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal's editorial page, and the award-winning author of Escape from North Korea, and her latest Thanksgiving.   That is just what I want to talk with her about today, what's the true holiday at the heart of the American Experience.   That plus we'll talk about Franksgiving, Unthanksgiving, Mary had a little lamb, why pumpkin pie's a myth, why no one landed at Plymouth rock, and why in the world a writer in Hong Kong, might think thanksgiving is Independence Day,   Thanksgiving Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include: What's the worst turkey sound ever? Why a book on Thanksgiving? What happened in Newcomer's High in Queens? What happened in 1621 to the Mayflower expedition? Why Plymouth Rock was a myth What happened during the first winter? What were the gratitude practices of people from the Mayflower? What was the first thanksgiving like? What was the miracle of Squanto's life experiences? What was the original significance of Thanksgiving What's the history of thanksgiving and Native Americans What happened at Alcatraz? Who else claimed to have the first thanksgiving dinner? What did George Washing do for Thanksgiving? Why Lincoln had two Thanksgivings in one year? Where did Mary Had a Little Lamb come from? Who was the Godmother of Thanksgiving? Who was Sarah Josepha Hale? How did football and thanksgiving come together? What's Franksgiving and what happened in 1939? What's the connection between Thanksgiving and generosity? What's the history of giving and Washington and Thanksgiving? What does over-eating have to do with thanksgiving? What pie wasn't at the first thanksgiving dinner? When did Turkey's get connected with Thanksgiving What does succotash have to do with thanksgiving? What's the practice of five kernels of corn? Illustrated by Artist Kathryn Messenger on the book :o)   To find out more visit: https://www.melaniekirkpatrick.com/ https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's new book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com  ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/   We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store   Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/   Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow 

Looking for a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving; the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience is a fun, fact filled, well written, and beautifully illustrated book  that would make a perfect gift. Did you know America will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the original Thanksgiving dinner this year?  Join me in a great conversation with  Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of  Thanksgiving; the Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience published by the fabulous Encounter Books. Mrs. Kirkpatrick, a Senior Fellow at the prestigious Hudson Institute, traces the origins of Thanksgiving and what this most American holiday has come to mean to our national identity.  In separating myth from fact, she very adroitly shows why Thanksgiving is an important day  of  national unity for all American citizens.  History, politics, religion, economics. food and football  are interwoven in the story of  a holiday four centuries in the making.  The book is filled with tidbits of historical facts and anecdotes about our most cherished holiday.  Be sure to check out the recipes in the back.  I am going to try the Indian pudding!!                The Hudson Institute can be found at https://www.hudsoninstitute.org   Encounter Books can be found at  https://www.encounterbooks.com    Melanie Kirkpatrick can be found at https://www.melaniekirkpatrick.comfind Michele on twitter @michelemcaloon1let me know what is your favorite Thanksgiving dish.  Mine is cranberries and corn bread sausage stuffing!!!

What You Need to Know about Biden's Imperial Presidency. In May of 2014 Phyllis Schlafly titled her monthly Phyllis Schlafly Report, “Unmasking the imperial presidency.” She explains what was going on in Obama's administration during that time, and you will find that it sounds very similar to Biden's current administration. Although the media covers Biden's falling poll numbers, his IMPERIAL PRESIDENCY marches on. Melanie Kirkpatrick, author, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, former deputy editor of The WSJ's editorial page, shares her new book Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience. Melanie gives a history on the celebration of Thanksgiving and the research behind the book. Check out her website — MelanieKirkpatrick.com. John Schlafly, director, and treasurer of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, shares the latest Phyllis Schlafly Report Column — Trump Takes the Midwest. This week's column discusses the Biden/Harris administration approval ratings. John explains the impact of Biden's negative numbers.  Wrap up: Biden and Harris approval ratings have dropped significantly. Do you really think the Democrat party will let them run again? No! My prediction is they will choose Gavin Newsom to run for President in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and author Melanie Kirkpatrick joined Radio Free Hillsdale to talk about her books: Thanksgiving- The Holiday at the Heart of the American experience, and Lady Editor.

NEW UPLOAD after slight snafu. Discover the most influential American woman you may have never heard of: Sarah Josepha Hale. Melanie Kirkpatrick joins the podcast to discuss her latest book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman." In this episode we discuss Hale's hardships and tragedies that pushed her into the direction of becoming editor of the most influential magazine of the 19th century. Through her editorship, she discovered some of the country's most talented writers, helped establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday, helped open the door for women in the workplace, and more. ​ Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and if you enjoy it - leave a rating and a review!

On this episode, Melanie Kirkpatrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman."

Melanie Kirkpatrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman.”

Melanie Kirkpatrick returns to the big show to share what she's discovered about Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday. (Encore Presentation) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For half a century Sarah Josepha Hale was the most influential woman in America. As editor of Godey's Lady's Book, Hale was the leading cultural arbiter for the growing nation. Women (and many men) turned to her for advice on what to read, what to cook, how to behave, and―most important―what to think. Twenty years before the declaration of women's rights in Seneca Falls, NY, Sarah Josepha Hale used her powerful pen to promote women's right to an education, to work, and to manage their own money.There is hardly an aspect of nineteenth-century culture in which Hale did not figure prominently as a pathbreaker. She was one of the first editors to promote American authors writing on American themes. Her stamp of approval advanced the reputations of Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. She wrote the first antislavery novel, compiled the first women's history book, and penned the most recognizable verse in the English language, “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”Americans' favorite holiday―Thanksgiving―wouldn't exist without Hale. Re-imagining the New England festival as a patriotic national holiday, she conducted a decades-long campaign to make it happen. Abraham Lincoln took up her suggestion in 1863 and proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving.Most of the women's equity issues that Hale championed have been achieved, or nearly so. But women's roles in the “domestic sphere” are arguably less valued today than in Hale's era. Her beliefs about women's obligations to family, moral leadership, and principal role in raising children continue to have relevance at a time when many American women think feminism has failed them. We could benefit from re-examining her arguments to honor women's special roles and responsibilities.Lady Editor re-creates the life of a major nineteenth-century woman, whose career as a writer, editor, and early feminist encompassed ideas central to American history.-Melanie Kirkpatrick is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and a former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal editorial page. She is the author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience and Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad. She has lived in Tokyo, Toronto, Hong Kong and Manhattan and now resides in rural Connecticut.

Melanie Kirkpatrick returns to the big show to share what she's discovered about Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman responsible for making Thanksgiving a national holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John J. Miller is joined by Melanie Kirkpatrick to discuss her book, 'Lady Editor.'

This week's podcast guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of the new book, Lady Editor, a biography of Sarah Josepha Hale.  Hale was the editor of the most prominent ladies magazine in her day and responsible for publishing prominent American authors such as Edgar Allen Poe and Harriet Beecher Stowe.  Her influence popularized the white wedding dress, the polka, and recipes in magazines. Hale also lobbied to bring us Thanksgiving. Melanie Kirkpatrick, author, former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal, and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute brings to life a remarkable American figure.

Melanie Kirkpatrick is a journalist, author, and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. In Episode 5 of the Olasky Interview, she talks with Marvin about the people she interviewed who escaped North Korea and those who helped them.

Melanie Kirkpatrick is a journalist, author, and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. In Episode 5 of the Olasky Interview, she talks with Marvin about the people she interviewed who escaped North Korea and those who helped them.

Throughout recorded history, mankind has been ruled by kings. So what made America so different, and how is our republic rooted in biblical reality? William J. Federer joins me to talk about it and his new book, "Who is the King in America? Plus: Plus: The Hudson Institute's Melanie Kirkpatrick explains why Thanksgiving is the holiday at the heart of the American experience. That and more on Thursday’s JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

From the number of Pilgrims and Native Americans present at the first Thanksgiving to conflict in Congress over declaring it a national day of thanks, there are many historical facts about the holiday that are not widely known. "Problematic Women” is celebrating the history of Thanksgiving with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of the book “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.” Kirkpatrick shares some of the little known historical facts of Thanksgiving and how the holiday has evolved into what we know it to be today. Plus, we crown a group of 18 brave women as our “Problematic Women of the Week.” Enjoy the show, and have a happy Thanksgiving! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family brings you a special Thanksgiving episode, featuring Melanie Kirkpatrick to discuss her new book on this special holiday. Kirkpatrick shares some surprising facts most Americans won’t know about Thanksgiving, and why it is such a uniquely American holiday.

In this week's special holiday episode host Jason Dressel explores the history of Thanksgiving with author Melanie Kirkpatrick, and talks with B&G Foods, owners of the Green Giant brand, about its latest world record breaking green bean casserole and its involvement in the Macy's Day Parade. Company history comes alive with History Factory Plugged In. We look at the rich heritage of major organizations in this thought-provoking podcast. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas to share, please email us at pluggedin@historyfactory.com. To read more of Melanie Kirkpatrick's book, visit: amzn.to/2pXKg7S

From the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving in 1621 to the modern day. Newt explores the history of our uniquely American tradition, with guest Melanie Kirkpatrick.

Back by popular demand...   Happy Thanksgiving, U.S. listeners! This year about 54 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles during Thanksgiving, and most of these people will be driving, estimates AAA. However, it’s a myth that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year (that honor actually goes to several weekends throughout the summer). But that’s not the only Thanksgiving myth out there. (Check out these 10 surprising Thanksgiving facts).   Don’t worry, this episode is not about tearing down this revered holiday. Spoiler: Thanksgiving really is a tradition rooted in gratitude and peace. But it’s also a holiday full of surprises that most people don’t know about, which is why I’m happy to share today’s interview with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.   We discuss the history of this very American tradition, including why the Pilgrims really came to the New World (it wasn’t to flee religious persecution, if that’s what you’re thinking).   Wherever you’re from, this week I hope you enjoy good food in great company.     I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, and you can find travel guides and inspiration at  postcardacademy.co Ready to book your trip? Sign up for my newsletter and get your free guide to cheap airfare.    Thank you so much for listening to this show. I know you’re busy and have many listening options, so it means a lot to me that you’re here. You are the best.   This podcast is brought to you by Audible. Not a member yet? Postcard Academy listeners can get a FREE audiobook and a 30-day free trial if you sign up via audibletrial.com/postcard   This podcast is also brought to you by World Nomads. Need simple and flexible travel insurance? Get a cost estimate from World Nomads using their handy calculator at postcardacademy.co/insurance

The very first Thanksgiving happened almost 400 years ago—long before the nation was born. How did it evolve into America’s quintessential national holiday? Credit largely goes to two people—one, a name you know; the other, you’ve probably never heard—but should. Melanie Kirkpatrick, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, gives us the run-down on how a harvest party between Pilgrims and Indians became our oldest national tradition.

Happy Thanksgiving, U.S. listeners! This year about 54 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles during Thanksgiving, and most of these people will be driving, estimates AAA. However, it’s a myth that the day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year (that honor actually goes to several weekends throughout the summer). But that’s not the only Thanksgiving myth out there. (Check out these 10 surprising Thanksgiving facts).   Don’t worry, this episode is not about tearing down this revered holiday. Spoiler: Thanksgiving really is a tradition rooted in gratitude and peace. But it’s also a holiday full of surprises that most people don’t know about, which is why I’m happy to share today’s interview with Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.   We discuss the history of this very American tradition, including why the Pilgrims really came to the New World (it wasn’t to flee religious persecution, if that’s what you’re thinking).   Wherever you’re from, this week I hope you enjoy good food in great company.     I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, and you can find travel guides and inspiration at  postcardacademy.co Ready to book your trip? Sign up for my newsletter and get your free guide to cheap airfare.    Thank you so much for listening to this show. I know you’re busy and have many listening options, so it means a lot to me that you’re here. You are the best.   This podcast is brought to you by Audible. Not a member yet? Postcard Academy listeners can get a FREE audiobook and a 30-day free trial if you sign up via audibletrial.com/postcard   This podcast is also brought to you by World Nomads. Need simple and flexible travel insurance? Get a cost estimate from World Nomads using their handy calculator at postcardacademy.co/insurance

Writer and author Melanie Kirkpatrick discusses a few historical stories from her latest book on Thanksgiving at the Conservative Women's Network luncheon. The event was recorded on November 18, 2016.

Writer and author Melanie Kirkpatrick discusses a few historical stories from her latest book on Thanksgiving at the Conservative Women's Network luncheon. The event was recorded on November 18, 2016.

Things already getting better: stocks, Trump unity (Ryan, Schumer, Romney), cabinet picks, calm Trump, consumer confidence way up, econ confidence way up WAPO: 59% confident econ will improve under Trump, 52% confident higher living standards. Gallup econ confidence index soared 13 points last week. End war on biz & capital. End war on energy. Pence replaces Christie in Transition Comm. Cabinet picks: what have we learned? Jeff Sessions A-G; Mike Flynn NSC; Mike Pompeo CIA. Priebus & Bannon. Steve Bannon predicts "entirely new political movement." ADC backs off bigotry charge. Kevin Brady wants deficit-neutral tax reform. Trump impact on stocks & bonds & dollar: Jason Trennert. Buy stocks, sell bonds? Growth is coming. Trump is under-owned. Fed rate hike in December? Certain. Follow long rates higher. 70% long rate rise from real rate ( tax cuts increase capital returns). Trump could appoint 5 Fed governors!! Remake board. Melanie Kirkpatrick on real meaning of Thanksgiving. This year a good one? Trump on bank reform? Wall Street or regulation?

If you've ever wondered whether there's more to thanksgiving than turkeys, shopping and football, then do we have the Thanksgiving Show for you! Today I'll be talking with Melanie Kirkpatrick, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal's editorial page, and the award-winning author of Escape from North Korea, and her latest Thanksgiving. And that's just what I want to talk with her about today, what's the true holiday at the heart of the American Experience. That plus we'll talk about Franksgiving, Unthanksgiving, Mary had a little lamb, why pumpkin pie's a myth, why no one landed at Plymouth rock, and why in the world a writer in Hong Kong, might think thanksgiving is independence day, Thanksgiving Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include: What's the worst turkey sound ever? Why a book on Thanksgiving? What happened in Newcomer's High in Queens? What happened in 1621 to the Mayflower expedition? Why Plymouth Rock was a myth What happened during the first winter? What were the gratitude practices of people from the Mayflower? What was the first thanksgiving like? What was the miracle of Squanto's life experiences? What was the original significance of thanksgivings What's the history of thanksgiving and Native Americans What happened at Alcatraz? Who else claimed to have the first thanksgiving dinner? What did George Washing do for Thanksgiving? Why Lincoln had two Thanksgivings in one year? Where did Mary Had a Little Lamb come from? Who was the Godmother of Thanksgiving? Who was Sarah Josepha Hale? How did football and thanksgiving come together? What's Franksgiving and what happened in 1939? What's the connection between Thanksgiving and generosity? What's the history of giving and Washington and Thanksgiving? What does over-eating have to do with thanksgiving? What pie wasn't at the first thanksgiving dinner? When did Turkey's get connected with Thanksgiving What does succotash have to do with thanksgiving? What's the practice of five kernels of corn? Illustrated by Artist Kathryn Messenger on the book :o) melaniekirkpatrick.com and on facebook Melanie Kirkpatrick on the Full Story, Meaning, Significance and Myths of America's Greatest Holiday, Thanksgiving! Health | Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Inspirational | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Melanie Kirkpatrick and Kimberley Strassel discuss the Kirkpatrick's book, Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

Melanie Kirkpatrick and Kimberley Strassel discuss the Kirkpatrick's book, Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.

Author of "Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia's Underground Railroad"