Thanksgiving During WW2

Traditionally, Thanksgiving before 1939 was held on the last Thursday of the month. But, in 1939 Teddy Rosevelt made it the second to last Thursday of the month. Then he changed it to the 4th Thursday of the month due to backlash from retailers and businesses. During World War 2, there was an effort to provide traditional meals to those serving in the war, despite turkey being rationed. Thousands of turkeys were sent to the front lines. Some of the items that the Navy served during Thanksgiving were puree turkey soup, mixed vegetable salad with dressing, creamed mashed irish potatoes, and canned sweet potatoes.

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