Published by admin On May 18, 2026

The Story of The Mayflower Compact, Which Was Adopted on November 11, 1620

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Celebrating the 400th Anniversary of The Mayflower Compact

William Bradford was one of the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The hardships and blessings the Pilgrims experienced, and especially their response to all of these, provide the historical backdrop for Thanksgiving in the United States. An essential part of the Pilgrims’ story is The Mayflower Compact.

Today, November 11, 1620, is the 400th anniversary of this foundational document in American history. What is the story behind it? Let’s find out.

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