Sailors looking at paintings by Thomas Benton at the fine arts building. This is a part of the "Long Voyage Home" exhibit. San Diego, California Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division Zoom-In Inquiry
What might we learn about American Holidays from primary sources? Look at the picture and describe what you see.
What people or things do you see?
When do you think this picture was created and why?
What do you think is happening in the picture?
What new people or things do you see? Do you know which American Holiday this is?
The first Thanksgiving 1621 / J.L.G. Ferris. Library of Congress LID+cph))