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2. National Thanksgiving Proclamation - Wikipedia

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   The first proclamation on the way to becoming the United States was issued by John Hancock as President of the Continental Congress as a day of fasting on March 16, 1776. [12] The first national Thanksgiving was celebrated on December 18, 1777, and the Continental Congress issued National Thanksgiving Day proclamations each year between 1778 ...

3. 'The blessing of fruitful fields and healthful skies ... - AOL

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   At the height of the Civil War, Lincoln issued a proclamation to urge Americans to celebrate their blessings. Thanksgiving has been a tradition since. 'The blessing of fruitful fields and ...

4. Thanksgiving - Wikipedia

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   Thanksgiving proclamations were made mostly by church leaders in New England up until 1682, and then by both state and church leaders until after the American Revolution. During the revolutionary period, political influences affected the issuance of Thanksgiving proclamations.

5. Days of humiliation and thanksgiving - Wikipedia

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   They might also be held after a long period of general success and lack of disaster. On days of thanksgiving, the faithful would also spend the day in church attendance, but would pray thankfully, sing psalms of praise, and feast. Puritan feast days were more solemn and demanding than traditional Christian feasts. [5]

6. A Brief History of the Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation ...

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7. History on display: Mass. State Library showcases historical ...

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   History buffs rejoice as the history of Thanksgiving is put on display at the State Library on Beacon Hill. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...

8. List of presidential proclamations by George W. Bush

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   This is a list of presidential proclamations by George W. Bush, ... Thanksgiving Day, 2001: Nov 15, 2001 Nov 20, 2001 66 FR 58345 01-29234 — [107] 103 7505:

9. Inspire a Day of Gratitude With These Thanksgiving Bible Verses

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   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Colossians 3:16: "Let the word of Christ dwell in ...