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

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Podcast: [Political Trade Secrets: Winning Campaigns | Elections | Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/political-trade-secrets-winning-campaigns-elections-politics-3125)
Published: 2025-11-26T13:32:00+00:00
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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! https://www.amazon.com/Witness-War-Story-Civil-Those/dp/0811777693 👉 LIKE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to Political Trade Secrets for your front-row seat to how politics really works.

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