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15 Things You Didn’t Learn About Native American History in School

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12. The Real Story of Thanksgiving

12. The Real Story of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving’s legacy: A day of gratitude for some, a time of mourning and remembrance for others. Photo by: ChatGPT

The familiar Thanksgiving story is a simplified version of a much more complicated reality. While early gatherings did occur, the narrative often ignores the conflict, dispossession, and hardship Native peoples endured afterward. For many Indigenous communities, Thanksgiving is observed as a National Day of Mourning, honoring ancestors and truth-telling. Discover more about the real history at The History Channel.

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