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The Gettysburg Address is a famous speech which U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered during the American Civil War.The speech was made at the formal dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery (Gettysburg National Cemetery) in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated Confederate forces in the Battle of ...
Several presidents opposed days of national thanksgiving, with Thomas Jefferson openly denouncing such a proclamation. [19] That was seen as ironic because Jefferson had proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving while he was the governor of Virginia. By 1855, 16 states celebrated Thanksgiving (14 on the fourth Thursday of November, and two on the third).
What is the busiest travel day for Thanksgiving 2023? According to AAA, 49.13 million Americans plan to drive to their Thanksgiving destination in 2023 with another 4.69 million traveling by airplane.
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (which became the uniform date country-wide in 1941). [2] [3] Outside the United States, it is sometimes called American Thanksgiving to distinguish it from the Canadian holiday of the same name and related celebrations in other regions.
Quotes About Thanksgiving Blessings. 121. "Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them is the true measure of our Thanksgiving." — W.T. Purkiser. 122. "The little things? The little ...
Thanksgiving Wishes Messages for Colleagues or Boss. Happy Thanksgiving to a teammate that is always doing things to make both me and the rest of the team thankful. You are wonderful, and I hope ...
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation is a ceremony that takes place at the White House every year shortly before Thanksgiving. The president of the United States is presented with a live domestic turkey by the National Turkey Federation (NTF), usually a male of the Broad Breasted White variety.
16. Thanksgiving reminds me of how grateful I am for your kindness. 17. Thinking of you and your loved ones this Thanksgiving. 18. Thank you for your generosity this Thanksgiving and all year long.