1.  The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of this NYSun editorial? Explain your answer.

2.  For the full text of every Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation, go to: pilgrimhallmuseum.org.
Read the Thanksgiving Proclamations of your favorite president. What is most surprising to you about his proclamations?