Nutty 1890s governor gave state two Thanksgivings

Offbeat Oregon History podcast

English - May 01, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB - ★★★★★ - 160 ratings
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In 1893, famously irascible governor Sylvester Pennoyer made a mistake on the date of Turkey Day in a speech. But then, instead of admitting his error, he defiantly doubled down on it. (Salem, Marion County; 1890s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1411b.312.pennoyers-thanksgiving.html)