Hale reflects on the national holiday she helped create in the midst of Civil War. (Note her “peculiarly” 19th century conceptions of politics, gender, charity, & religion.)
<< BEFORE: Ms. Hale writes an influential letter to President Lincoln …
FURTHER READING: More editorials by Ms. Hale (editress of “Godey’s Lady’s Book”)
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Spectacular. SJH has been a favorite of mine for decades, and your simple drawings evoke her Thanksgiving spirit just right.
Thanks Brian ~ I’m always so excited to discover these NH personalities… and the people who love them, too! ~ M