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November 23, 2006
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American Icon William Styron

As families gather around the table on Thanksgiving Day, a toast is often offered to those who are no longer with them. This Thanksgiving, we offer a toast to William Styron, the iconic American author who died this month at age 81.

Pilgrim Poetry

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Author David Roderick joins us with his new book of poetry, “Blue Colonial.”

Ye Olde Plimoth Plantation

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We take a trip to Plimoth Plantation, where 17th century colonists share the story of the first Thanksgiving, alongside the native Wampanoag Indians who shared that harvest celebration with them.

Uncle Lach and the Snow Geese

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We join host Robin Young on her pilgrimage to Vermont for the annual migration of the snow geese. Robin’s visit with her Uncle Lach has become a Here & Now Thanksgiving tradition.

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