O'Reilly's History Quiz
Thanksgiving through the years
Since Thanksgiving is upon us, we thought now would be a good time to brush up on the history of the national holiday. You might even learn something prudent to discuss at the dinner table as you celebrate with your loved ones.
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1. Who thought that the national symbol of the United States should be a turkey?
2. Which woman worked tirelessly to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
3. Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
4. Which president receives credit for the modern turkey pardon?
5. What was the first balloon to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade?
6. Which character's balloon has been in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade more times than any other?
7. What year did the first thanksgiving take place?
8. What other country also celebrates a national Thanksgiving?
9. Which war marked the end of the peace between the pilgrims and the Native Americans that was forged at the first Thanksgiving?
10. The first national football game played on Thanksgiving Day was between the Detroit Lions and what other team?



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