SC - Chicken usage

[Michael F. Gunter]

Another interesting, although not really period, observation is that from Colonial
times up through the 1940's chicken was considered a rather expensive luxury.
That is one reason for the traditional chicken dinner on Sunday.  Items like
lobster, steak, salmon (depending upon the region you are from) were more common,
poorer fare.

The "chicken in every pot" speech was really talking about the fact that all 
households would have at least one good meal a week.

I think both Adamantius' and Lord Ras' versions have some merit.

Yers,

Gunthar