History Happy Hour: Presidents and Thanksgiving
- Date
- 11/19/2020
- Time
- Days
- Thursday
- Cost
- Free
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.
Americans owe our Thanksgiving celebration to the actions of three presidents – Washington, Lincoln, and FDR. As we prepare to celebrate our 399th Thanksgiving as a nation, Hudson Institute scholar Melanie Kirkpatrick will discuss the history of the nation’s favorite holiday and its place at the heart of the American experience.