Gratitude in a Time of Conflict: Olympia Celebrates Thanksgiving During World War II

For many people, Thanksgiving is a special celebration, full of traditions and happy memories. During World War II – 1941-1945 for the U.S. – Thanksgiving became seen as emblematic of everything America was fighting for.

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