Posted on Nov 23, 2023

16 photos that show what Thanksgiving is like at war

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In the middle of the Civil War the president felt like the nation needed some context, a chance to reflect on America's collective gifts. So in 1863 Abraham Lincoln set apart the last Thursday of November "as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise."

16 photos that show what Thanksgiving is like at war

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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/blue-star-mothers-volunteers-make-hundreds-of-care-packages-for-deployed-troops-holiday-season/71-91295cc8-1ab8-4f77-99a5-c7d100781191

Volunteers help Blue Star Mothers fill 300 care packages for troops

The care packages will go to men and women who are currently serving overseas.

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Amen. President Lincoln was a great leader that always put Country first.
Some great pieces of history here.

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16 photos that show what Thanksgiving is like at war

16 photos that show what Thanksgiving is like at war

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