Hunting, just like his forefathers

The convenience of a fresh turkey - the legs are handy for hauling?
Or did you go out into the woods, brave person?

1912 - almost 300 years after the first Thanksgiving.
Then there was your local butcher shop . . .

November 1940: Easier, less time involved, and just around the corner.
But Presidents always get special delivery

The White House, 1921. This was delivery of a turkey for Warren G. Harding.
Boy, that stove brings back memories!

That's a 20 lb turkey in a wood stove. Now aren't you thankful for your modern kitchen?
Almost time to eat!

1942. The carving of the bird - and someone always steals a piece while it's being carved.
Family, food, crowded around the table . . .

That's Thanksgiving whether it's the 1950s or the 21st century.
And don't forget the kid's table!

It always felt good when you graduated to sitting with the adults. Of course, then you couldn't play with the food.
1910 Maskers

Newspapers denounced parents who allowed their children to follow this "hooligan" practice.
1902 Thanksgiving Proclamation Act

President Franklin Roosevelt (Teddy was his cousin and Eleanor's uncle) moved Thanksgiving from the last Thursday of November to the fourth Thursday of November in 1939 to give Americans more time to shop for Christmas!