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THANKSGIVING DAY, 1789, PROCLAMATION, ISSUED BY PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON

First Thanksgiving - 1621

“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 Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People . . . → Read More: THANKSGIVING DAY, 1789, PROCLAMATION, ISSUED BY PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON

A DAY THAT DIVIDED AMERICAN HISTORY

Friday, November 22, 1963, began like any other day. Because it was drizzly, I wore my new, blue raincoat. As I drove to the elementary school where I was a first year teacher, I heard a peculiar flapping sound outside the door. Not until I had reached my school and parked, did I . . . → Read More: A DAY THAT DIVIDED AMERICAN HISTORY