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Mayflower leaves for America
"he Mayflower leaves England for North America. The ship's master, Christopher Jones, is an experienced skipper. But the two-month journey will not be a smooth one." -
LAND HO
"They land at Cape Cod, Massachussets on November 11, after 65 days at sea. By December they will make their way to Plimoth, their new home, as winter sets in." -
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New Home
Pilgrims struggle to build build their homes. They face obstacles such as fires to the new structures. Half of them die by spring. -
New Friends
"Samoset and another Native American entered the Plymouth settlement and said, in English, "Welcome, Englishmen." The Pilgrims were amazed. Samoset explained that he had learned their language from English fishermen who had fished there in the winter. The two peoples exchanged greetings and ideas. They parted as friends." -
Today's Traditions
One of today's traditions is the Macy's Day Parade.
