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  • The article discusses the history and significance of Evacuation Day, a holiday that predates Thanksgiving.
  • Evacuation Day commemorates the day British troops evacuated New York City during the American Revolution.
  • The holiday is celebrated on November 25th in New York and was once widely celebrated across the country.
  • The article highlights how Evacuation Day has been largely forgotten and overshadowed by Thanksgiving.
  • The tone of the article is informative and historical, shedding light on a lesser-known holiday in American history.
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  Fox News     3 hours ago
What Is Evacuation Day? The Forgotten Holiday That Predates Thanksgiving
Before Thanksgiving became the prominent late November holiday, much of America celebrated "Evacuation Day" commemorating the day the last Redcoats fled New York in 1783.
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