THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION-PART III

Intertwined Destinies: A Shared, Fractured, And Enduring Legacy If the first two parts of this essay trace the movement of history—the rise, the rupture, the unravelling—this final part turns toward the deeper question: What did this encounter ultimately do to the social, economic, and moral intercourse between those who were native to the land andContinue reading “THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION-PART III”

THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION- PART II

The Unravelling: Power, Loss, And The Shift In Destiny Map of Shrinking Indigenous Territories in New England, 1620–1700 The early years of coexistence between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims were held together by two forces—mutual dependence and the strategic wisdom of Massasoit. But no equilibrium between unequal powers lasts forever. Once the first terrible winterContinue reading “THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION- PART II”

THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION : PART-I

Thanksgiving has passed. It offered us not only a moment of celebration but also an opportunity for reflection. Often remembered as a festive day of harvest and shared meals, the holiday also carries a complex history—one that intertwines generosity, survival, and profound injustice. This blog presents a three-part exploration: the origins of the first Thanksgiving,Continue reading “THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION : PART-I”