Hillsdale college was founded 1844 by men and women grateful to god for the inestimable blessings resulting from civil and religious liberty. Taft in his thanksgiving proclamation released on november 7, 1912 on saturday, november 1, 1777, the second continental congress approved a declaration setting aside thursday, december 18, 1777, as a day for solemn thanksgiving and praise. Proclamation by the president of the united states of american on blockade of confederate ports. By the president of the united states a proclamation the year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. President abraham lincoln s thanksgiving day proclamation of october 3, 1863 presidential proclamation 106. In the midst of the tragic civil war that caused so much death and destruction in america, president abraham lincoln proclaimed two special days. Lincolns thanksgiving proclamation by abraham lincoln. The following is a proclamation from abraham lincoln on thanksgiving day, october 20, 1864. Transcript for president abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation from october 3. Abraham lincoln delivered this proclamation at the height of the american civil war in 1863. It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of god.
Lincoln s thanksgiving proclamation by abraham lincoln a thanksgiving proclamation address given by abraham lincoln. Lincoln and thanksgiving lincoln home national historic site. Proclamation 106thanksgiving day, 1863 october 3, 1863 by the president of the united states of america a proclamation the year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. President abraham lincoln s proclamation of thanksgiving issued, october 3, 1863 the year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. President abraham lincolns thanksgiving day proclamation. However stretched and strained our nation and our personal lives seem to be at times, surely it pales in comparison to the strains of the civil war that threatened to rip this nation asunder in the 1860s. Now therefore, i, abraham lincoln, president of the united states, do hereby appoint and. Abraham lincoln established it in the dark hours of the civil war. For example, on november 28, 1861, he ordered government departments closed for a local day of thanksgiving. Unlike the november 27, 1861 proclamation which only applied to dc, or the april 10, 1862 declaration which did not specify a single day, this proclamation established august 6 as a.
The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. Abraham lincoln s thanksgiving day proclamation of 1863. Thanksgiving proclamation abraham lincoln crossroads. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving day proclamation fox news. The thanksgiving day proclamation new york, october 3, 1789 on october 3, 1789, the nations first president under the constitution of the united states issued a proclamation declaring a national day of thanksgiving. Here is the text of his thanksgiving day proclamation, which established.
To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have. 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. In 1863, a year filled with pivotal historical events the emancipation proclamation, the union victories at gettysburg and vicksburg, and the gettysburg address abraham lincoln issued what has become known as the first annual thanksgiving proclamation. George washington was first approached by members of the house of representatives to offer a national day of thanksgiving after. Hale also played a very large role in making thanksgiving day, a annual national holiday. Harding, calvin coolidge, herbert hoover thanksgiving 1920 by the president of the united states of america a proclamation the season again approaches when it behooves us to turn from the distractions and preoccupations of our daily life, that we may. The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the.
In fact, no official thanksgiving proclamation was issued by any president between 1815 and the day lincoln took the. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation of 1863 thanksgiving is the day when we gather around the table with our loved ones and relish a big feast, thanks to president abraham lincoln. Thanksgiving has been celebrated in the united states ever since. The copy of lincoln s proclamation featured here was printed in harpers weekly on october 17, 1863, to help spread the word about the day of observance. Transcript for president george washingtons thanksgiving.
During his administration, president lincoln issued many orders similar to this. By the president of the united states of america a proclamation. Roosevelt 1933 national thanksgiving day proclamation. Lincolns thanksgiving day proclamation is a prayer for. November as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent father who dwelleth in the heavens.
Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation obama white house. Hale is known for her work as editor of godeys ladys book, and as the author of mary had a little lamb. Abraham lincolns historic thanksgiving proclamation. Thanksgiving proclamation, 1863 gilder lehrman institute.
The emancipation proclamation gets a lot of attention and rightfully so, but lincoln also paved the way for thanksgiving to become a federal holiday. 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 favorand whereas both houses of congress have by their joint committee requested me to recommend to the people of the united states. President lincoln and the thanksgiving proclamation theres plenty to be thankful for on thanksgiving, but one person is rarely thanked around the dinner table. Transcript for president abraham lincoln s thanksgiving proclamation from october 3, 1863. The first thanksgiving proclamation in the united states. This is the text of the october 3, 1863 abraham lincoln national thanksgiving day proclamation. In fact, lincoln issued his proclamation on the same day, october 3, and marked the same thanksgiving day, thursday, november 26, as washington, setting thanksgiving as the. Transcript for president george washingtons thanksgiving proclamation from october 3, 1789 by the president of the united states of america, a proclamation. Franklin roosevelts proclamation of a day of thanksgiving. Franklin roosevelts proclamation of a day of thanksgiving, 1933. Lincoln, at the end of his october 20, 1864 thanksgiving proclamation, stated.
Thanksgiving proclamation abraham lincoln abraham lincoln 180965 issued this proclamation for a day of national thanksgiving in 1863, in the midst of the civil war, not long after the battle of gettysburg and several other union successes seemed to have turned the tide toward a union victory. However, it was not until 1863 that abraham lincoln established the regular tradition of observing days of national thanksgiving. Zoom in zoom out rotate right fit screen full expand. The history of thanksgiving, abraham lincoln, and the. These words, written 156 years ago, are worth recalling in our own polarized times. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Im sharing an excerpt of abraham lincoln s proclamation and its free. George washington, john adams, james madison thanksgiving day 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. Lincoln s other proclamation the creation of the first annual thanksgiving day tradition by zachary klitzman it was cold, windy, and rainy in washington, and the president was ill. The text of lincolns 1863 thanksgiving proclamation follows. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the. Abraham lincolns original thanksgiving proclamation is. Lincolns thanksgiving proclamation abraham lincoln he year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. October 3, 1863 by the president of the united states a proclamation the year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. For example, on november 28, 1861, he ordered government departments closed for a local day of. Continental congress thanksgiving proclamations 1778 1784 pdf.
It was in the wake of those nine relentless, eventful months that lincoln, on oct. Proclamation 106 thanksgiving day, 1863 october 3, 1863 by the president of the united states of america a proclamation. Abraham lincoln s thanksgiving proclamation prayer 0. Proclamation of thanksgiving this is the proclamation which set the precedent for americas national day of thanksgiving. No matter how much evil or suffering there is in the world, a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving. 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 favorand 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.
The creation of the first annual thanksgiving day tradition. You can get the free thanksgiving proclamation printable here or by clicking the image above. It has pleased almighty god to prolong our national life. Proclamation 118thanksgiving day, 1864 the american.
Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation printable. Lincoln s thanksgiving proclamation abraham lincoln. A week earlier, abraham lincoln had delivered the gettysburg address after sitting outside for two hours listening to edward everett orate. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation articles revive our. 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. Thanksgiving day 1933 by the president of the united states of america a proclamation. While subsequent presidents failed to maintain this tradition, it was washingtons original proclamation that guided abraham lincoln s 1863 thanksgiving proclamation. That person is abraham lincoln, and his connection to this american holiday may surprise you. The proclamation is too long to fit all of it on one printable, so this is an excerpt of one of my favorite parts. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole american people.
Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to recommend to the people of the united states a day of public thanksgiving and. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving day proclamation of 1863. Shortly after lincoln s summer proclamation, hale wrote to both the president and secretary of state william seward, once again urging them to declare a national thanksgiving, stating that only. It was not until 1863, however, when lincoln issued his thanksgiving day proclamation that the holiday was established as a national annual event, occurring on the last thursday of november. It was the irst national thanksgiving proclamation in the united states. The national thanksgiving proclamation was the first formal proclamation of thanksgiving in. The text of lincoln s 1863 thanksgiving proclamation follows. President lincoln s proclamation may have never been issued had it not been for sarah josepha hale. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the united states, to set apart and observe the last thursday of november next, as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent father who dwelleth in the heavens. President abraham lincolns proclamation of thanksgiving.
Washington and madison each issued a thanksgiving proclamation once during their presidencies. Lincoln s thanksgiving proclamation and thomas nasts illustration are available as pdf s. Abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation on october 3, 1863, in the third fall of the civil war, president lincoln issued a proclamation. Now, therefore, i, abraham lincoln, president of the united states, do hereby appoint and set apart the last thursday in november next as a day which i desire to. It was abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation of 1863 which officially made thanksgiving. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we.
In fact, no official thanksgiving proclamation was issued by any president between 1815 and the day lincoln took the opportunity to thank the union army and god for a shift in the countrys. Proclamation of thanksgiving president lincolns cottage. Transcript for president abraham lincolns thanksgiving. This is the proclamation which set the precedent for americas national day of thanksgiving.
President lincoln proclaims official thanksgiving holiday history. How the mother of thanksgiving lobbied abraham lincoln. As is our annual tradition, we reproduce the text below in commemoration of thanksgiving day, as penned by lincoln and his secretary of state, william seward. Transcript for president abraham lincolns thanksgiving proclamation from october 3, 1863 by the president of the united states a proclamation the year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.
Proclamationday of national thanksgiving the american. This thanksgiving, hillsdale college gives thanks for the blessings of freedom, learning, and constitutional government. President lincoln proclaims official thanksgiving holiday. The president abraham lincoln s thanksgiving proclamation in 1864 is given here. Lincoln and thanksgiving lincoln home national historic. The date on which thanksgiving was celebrated varied from state to state until president abraham lincoln issued a proclamation in october 1863, calling upon the entire nation to observe the. President lincoln issued his famous proclamation of thanksgiving, on oct. Lincoln issued another proclamation of thanksgiving in mid july 1863 in gratitude of the union victories at gettysburg and vicksburg two weeks prior. On october 3, 1863, in the third fall of the civil war, president lincoln issued a proclamation. Roosevelt, president of the united states of america, do set aside and appoint.
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