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 […]
George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation — The Ignorant Fishermen Blog — Truth2Freedom’s Blog
By the Mighty Mumford 