Happy Thanksgiving – Reflections on the Brave, FaithfulOnes Who Paved the Way for Freedom President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation – October 3, 1789 President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation – January 1, 1795 President James Madison’s Thanksgiving Proclamations – 1814, 1815 President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation – October 3, 1863 ———————————- …
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Happy Thanksgiving – Reflections on the Brave, Faithful Ones Who Paved the Way for Freedom
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 …
President George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation – January 1, 1795
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 …
George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation – October 3, 1789
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 …
Thanksgiving Proclamation – President Abraham Lincoln October 3, 1863
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they …
Thanksgiving Proclamation – President George Washington October 3, 1789
[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 his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and …
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. I’ve hardly had time to plan for the feast, let alone write an entry for one of the most meaningful days of the year. I’m ready to break from online life for a few days… but just can’t bring myself to walk away without acknowledging and honoring …