
The First Thanksgiving Was Actually in St. Augustine
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The first true Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida
55 years before the Pilgrims even arrived in Plymouth, the first true Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida.
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The First Thanksgiving Was Actually in St. Augustine
Clip: Special | 1m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
55 years before the Pilgrims even arrived in Plymouth, the first true Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida.
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