Henry IV declared there should be a chicken in every French family's pot each Sunday as part of his new campaign of prosperity.

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This statement is true. Henry IV, the King of France from 1589 to 1610, did indeed declare that every French family should have a chicken in their pot every Sunday as part of his plan to improve the economic well-being of his people. This statement became known as the "poule au pot" (chicken in the pot) and has since become a symbol of French cuisine and culture.

Henry IV Declared There Should Be a Chicken in Every