Who objected to the 1789 Thanksgiving resolution?

Representative Thomas Tudor Tucker objected that it was a religious matter. The House approved the resolution anyway, and the Senate agreed the next day.

When was the date of Thanksgiving fixed by law?

In 1941 Congress passed a law fixing the holiday's date. The crossword asks students to name it from a clue.

8th Grade Culture and Traditions Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Culture and traditions are the customs and celebrations people share. There are 2 sheets for 8th grade here, each with an answer key. Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation organizes three source cards from the House, Washington and Jefferson, and Thanksgiving Through the Centuries Crossword runs from the 1621 feast to the 1941 law that fixed the date.

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Thanksgiving Through the Centuries Crossword

Grade8th Grade

TopicCulture: Holidays and Heritage

Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Grade8th Grade

TopicCulture: Holidays and Heritage

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Frequently Asked Questions

On October 3, 1789, Washington named Thursday, November 26, as a day of thanksgiving. The House had asked for it on September 25.

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