Jud's Journal: The Origin of Yankee
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Ever wonder where the word “yankee” comes from?
So does Judson Hale, Editor-in-Chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac and Yankee Magazine. Listen in as he gives his opinion on several theories on how the word “yankee” came to be.
About The Author
Judson D. Hale Sr.
Jud Hale is the Editor Emeritus of The Old Farmer’s Almanac; Jud was the 12th editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac (since 1792!) and joined the parent company Yankee Publishing in 1958 as an Assistant Editor.
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