One can’t do everything at once, but one can do something at once.
FRIDAY FACT #3
They spent approximately $634 billion to educate all public school students in the 2015-2016 school year in America.
SAT Advantage
Although the SAT tests are optional to get in to many colleges, high test scores can be an advantage when applying. Many college admissions specialists recommend high school students take the exams only if they expect to score well. Strong scores on the SAT and ACT exams will help you, but these colleges won’t hold it against you for not taking them.
Thanksgiving History You Didn’t Know #4
Congress passed an official proclamation in 1941 declaring Thanksgiving is to be observed as a legal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November every year.
Thanksgiving History You Didn’t Know #3
Prior to 1863, earlier presidents made annual proclamations specifying that year’s Thanksgiving date. It wasn’t until President Abraham Lincoln issued a “Thanksgiving Proclamation” in 1863 that officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving History You Didn’t Know #2
The State of New York made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817.
Thanksgiving History You Didn’t Know #1
The first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation was in 1789 by President George Washington.
Thanksgiving History
You already know the story of Thanksgiving from 1620 and the first holiday celebration that started in Plymouth, MA in 1621. Most people do not know the history of how Thanksgiving became a legal holiday in the United States. Starting tomorrow we will be posting daily right up to Thanksgiving Day, interesting facts about how Thanksgiving evolved into a holiday. Check back here tomorrow for your first serving of Thanksgiving history.
Thanksgiving Fact
12% of Americans do not eat turkey at Thanksgiving.
FRIDAY FACT #2
4.9 million students attended private school in the United States in 2015.
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