This Day In History
On December 18, 1777, the United States celebrates its first national day of thanksgiving, commemorating the victory at the Battle of Saratoga after the surrender of General Burgoyne and 5,000 British troops in October of 1777.
On December 18, 1777, the United States celebrates its first national day of thanksgiving, commemorating the victory at the Battle of Saratoga after the surrender of General Burgoyne and 5,000 British troops in October of 1777.