A Thanksgiving Proclamation by George Washington

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A Thanksgiving Proclamation by George Washington
This proclamation was written by President George Washington on Oct. 3, 1789, in anticipation of the upcoming Thanksgiving in November of that year.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
By President George Washington


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:"