🦃 Surprising History & Politics of Thanksgiving w/ Author J. Mark Powell

Political Trade Secrets: Join us as we explore the surprising history and politics of Thanksgiving—from the Pilgrims and the first feast in 1621, to Lincoln’s proclamation, and FDR's “Franksgiving” folly. We discuss: — What the first Thanksgiving was actually like, and how the menu has changed over time — How presidents, wars, and politics shaped Thanksgiving into the national holiday we know today — The backstory of Mark's new book, Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It Whether you’re a history buff, or just love a good story behind tradition, this is one you won’t want to miss. 📚 Pre-order Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told By Those Who Lived It by J. Mark Powell on Amazon! 👉 LIKE, FOLLOW &

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🦃 Surprising History & Politics of Thanksgiving w/ Author J. Mark Powell is an episode from Political Trade Secrets: Winning Campaigns | Elections | Politics by Dustin Olson.

This episode is 46:47 long.

This episode was published on Nov 26, 2025.

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