In the early 1600s, there were many in England who yearned to live and worship freely. They were persecuted for their faith, by way of royal edict. Forced to sneak around to secret in-home church services… their moves were spied upon by the King, and they were frequently “caught” worshipping …
The Father of our Constitution and 4th President made two Thanksgiving proclamations. President James Madison’s Thanksgiving Proclamation – November 16, 1814 “The two Houses of the National Legislature having by a joint resolution expressed their desire that in the present time of public calamity and war a day may be …
Today is Thanksgiving. Let’s never forget why we celebrate this day…. from our first President: “When we review the calamities which afflict so many other nations, the present condition of the United States affords much matter of consolation and satisfaction. Our exemption hitherto from foreign war, an increasing prospect of …
Today is Thanksgiving. Let’s never forget why we celebrate this day…. [New York, 3 October 1789] By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for …