Today is a federal holiday in the U.S., which was first proclaimed by President Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War. Find information about Thanksgiving at History.com. Nearly all government offices, businesses, schools, and other organizations are closed today. The AAA predicts that nearly 55 million travelers will be traveling more than 50 miles from home during this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over last year, and a 98% increase from pre-pandemic volumes. It could be the busiest Thanksgiving travel day since tracking starting in 2000. Gratitude on this Thanksgiving and safe travels to all! #Ideaoftheday