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Thanksgiving 1918 took place during a deadly pandemic. What can it teach us for Thanksgiving 2020?

The pandemic was still raging, but on Thanksgiving 1918, a thankful nation celebrated with a particular fervor.

St. Louis Red Cross Motor Corps personnel hold stretchers next to ambulances in preparation of receiving victims of the influenza epidemic in October 1918. MUST CREDIT: Library of Congress
St. Louis Red Cross Motor Corps personnel hold stretchers next to ambulances in preparation of receiving victims of the influenza epidemic in October 1918. MUST CREDIT: Library of CongressRead more
    by Anthony R. Wood
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