Record #:

14621

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The first state observed Thanksgiving took place in New Bern on April 29, 1758. The date of observing Thanksgiving would continue to change until Abraham Lincoln's 1864 proclamation that set the last Thursday in November as the official day. Though the date changed, the sentiment for the holiday remained the same as a day for blessings and prayers.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 26, Nov 1946, p3, 19, il

Subject(s):

Thanksgiving Day--History