Origins of "A Chicken In Every Pot"

Everyone has probably heard this expression in which the chicken symbolizes prosperity.

The promise of "a chicken in every pot" came into use in America during the 1928 presidential election and has been with us ever since. However, it actually dates back over 400 years to the time of King Henry the IV of France.  To learn more about the origins and history of this common expression, check out this article in the American Thinker.

Chicken Soup & Dumplings. Photo by Yoninah.

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