Zguy28 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Cool bit of history. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 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—Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:” Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favor, able interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us. And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other trangressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally, to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best. Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Very cool. Sending it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Pretty cool. It's funny how most of my life I always thought of Thanksgiving as a secular holiday (despite the word "thanks" in it). It was just an American holiday, a harvest holiday, a commemoration of Native American cultures coming to our rescue and having a moment of unity. Today, for me, it's still all of the above, and I think that's important that Thanksgiving belong to all of us. So, I give thanks to those who provided, helped, and succored me through rough times. I admit gratitude to all the invisible people who ease my life in ways that I rarely think about like miners, street pavers, sewer workers, etc. And of course, I do thank G-d too for that is the starting place. A special thanks specifically to ESers this year. A number of you reached out and helped me in my Kickstarter campaign and whether it was 5 dollars or fifty... that belief and support meant a lot. My book is now a reality. It is being cast into the world and that would likely have never happened without both the financial and symbolic support I receive. Happy Thanksgiving to all! (And G. Washington's speech was awesome. Thanks for posting it, Zguy28) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Good stuff Burgold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I think Thanksgiving has been eclipsed. It's just a blip between Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving is just an appetizer for Christmas now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I think Thanksgiving has been eclipsed. It's just a blip between Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving is just an appetizer for Christmas now. But such a delicious appetizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Our founding fathers were not Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Our founding fathers were not Christian The best of them were welcoming to all and made sure all had a seat at the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Our founding fathers were not Christian Depends on who you are including. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 The slave owner ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Not sure what you're asking, but yes, gw owned slaves. He freed them in his will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Our founding fathers were not Christian I'm thinking this is sarcasm, but anyway, some were, some weren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Blueberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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