This Tuesday marks the 150th anniversary of America's first observance of Thanksgiving as a national holiday. It was a time in which the country was divided by a civil war that would ultimately cost 750,000 American lives. The future of the country was held in the balance Why, in the midst of all this suffering and uncertainty, did they choose to set aside a day to give thanks? For what did these people feel grateful?
Professor Guy Hubbs will examine these questions at his Provost's Forum on Tuesday (November 26) at 11 in Norton Theatre. He will also consider what we today can learn from how these Americans in turmoil understood gratitude.
Students who attend will receive EEIS credits.
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