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> In 1789 George Washington made a proclamation to the Nation declaring a national day of thanks.
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> He said, '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:
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> 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' (George Washington, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1789).
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> The reason for this holiday from its beginning is to acknowledge the blessings God has given us in our lives. May we keep that in the forefront of our minds as we celebrate this year.
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> I love you and I pray for you!
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> Love,
> DaD
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