The First (Grade) Thanksgiving

Much of the history people know never happened

John Egelkrout

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Photo by author

The picture above is of my son’s first-grade class in 2003 when they were learning about and celebrating Thanksgiving in school. My son is the one kneeling furthest to the right. He is the one frowning. Why is he frowning? Let me explain.

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John Egelkrout

I am a sanity-curious former teacher who works a small organic farm with my wife. I write about politics, social issues, memoirs, and a variety of other topics.