Why the myths of Plymouth and Thanksgiving dominate our imagination.
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| This popular painting of “The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth” by Jennie A. Brownscombe is an example of how the myths of the holiday became engrained in Americana. (Public domain via Wikicommons) | |
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