Thanksgiving indirectly influenced the creation of a national banking system in the United States during the early 19th century. At that time, the country faced a fragmented and often unreliable banking system, with numerous state-chartered banks issuing their own banknotes. This diversity of currencies made trade and financial transactions cumbersome and complicated. The issue was exacerbated during Thanksgiving when people from different regions would come together and try to use various banknotes. The resulting confusion highlighted the need for a standardized and unified national currency. As a result, the push for a national banking system gained momentum, leading to the establishment of the National Banking System in 1863 and issuing a uniform national currency, ultimately giving rise to the U.S. dollar as a stable and widely accepted currency across the nation. Thanksgiving, with its tradition of bringing people together from different areas, played a role in underscoring the need for a more efficient and consistent monetary system in the United States.