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How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country

  • Written by Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino
imagePresident George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message.Getty Images

On Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke early. Assisted by his enslaved valets – William “Billy” Lee and the young Christopher Sheels – he powdered his hair, put on his favorite black velvet suit, tied his white...

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