Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Hale was a 19th-century American writer and editor, best known for her role in establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States. Over 36 years, she wrote numerous articles and letters advocating for a fixed date for the celebration, which ultimately led to President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation of Thanksgiving in 1863.
Born on Oct 24, 1788 (237 years old)
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The American literature, especially Sarah Josepha Hale's novel Northwood (1827), helped establish the turkey as a symbol of the holiday.
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Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated 36 years to promoting the idea of establishing a fixed national Thanksgiving date.
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