The Thanksgiving Proclamation

By Becky | November 26, 2014
A statue of a seated man in a suit rises among leafless trees, evoking a peaceful moment of reflection. With the blue sky and tall buildings as a backdrop, the scene suggests a city park setting in winter, capturing the season's essence akin to the tranquil gratitude of Thanksgiving.

On October 3, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issued the Thanksgiving Proclamation. The third Thursday in November was set aside as a national holiday of thanksgiving and praise. To celebrate our national heritage and to draw upon the words of this great president, here is the first page Lincoln’s address. By the President of the United…

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