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How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new countryOn Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, George Washington woke early ... people of the United States to celebrate “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.” But Washington believed that particular ...
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Commentary: A drop of 'Mercy' on ThanksgivingGeorge Washington issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1789. His successor, John Adams, recommended a day of fasting, humility and prayer. But what about the Founding Mothers? We’ve all heard ...
On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, designating “a day of public thanks-giving” to be held on “Thursday the 26th day of November” that year.
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