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Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving

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History & Genealogy

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Adults
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The Thanksgiving Picture or Freedom From Want is is one of Norman Rockwell's most famous and recognizable works. While it has become an ideal representation of the American family on Thanksgiving Day, many are unaware that it is the third of the Four Freedoms series created by the artist to illustrate the tenets of American democracy. Join presenter Mike Rodgers to learn more about the evolution of Rockwell's illustrations and the complicated legacy his works evoke. All welcome!