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William Bradford : The First Thanksgiving
William Bradford The First Thanksgiving Author:Laurie Bonnell Stephens William Bradford, the father of Thanksgiving, begins his life in England as a sickly orphan, raised by his uncles. As a youth, he is convinced that the Church and State should be separated. His belief is treasonous to the government, and thus his adopted family gives him the ultimatum to stop his association with the separatists or to get out. — ... more »He makes his choice, and as a result, leaves England to eventually board the Mayflower to come to the New World. As a wise leader, he makes peace with the Indians, and with their help, the Pilgrims endure to their first harvest. They gather together in praise and thanksgiving and establish a tradition that we celebrate to this day.« less