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85 Years Ago Oct. 4, 1939

13 Years Ago

Oct. 4, 1939

There is much confusion regarding the date of Thanksgiving Day this year and it appears that there will be two holidays for many residents of Colorado. Some weeks ago, President Roosevelt issued a proclamation fixing Nov. 23 as the Thanksgiving date. On Tuesday of this week, Governor Ralph Carr set Nov. 30 as Thanksgiving Day in Colorado. Roosevelt's reason for celebrating on Nov. 23 was to allow another week for Christmas shopping, thereby benefiting businesses throughout the country. It is a known fact that the Christmas season never opens until Thanksgiving is out...

 

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