Wednesday, November 21, 2012

George Washington's Thanksgiving Day Speech



We've come a long way...and not in a good way.

Here is what George Washington had to say when he proclaimed an official Thanksgiving Day"

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.  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.  --George Washington

Happy Thanksgiving!

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2 comments:

  1. I love this. How far we've come. Bombarded by black Friday and now Thanksgiving day sales ads. MORE, MORE, MORE they scream, its good for us to stop and be grateful for what we have. Great post!

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    1. Thanks, Jess! I know, it really makes me sad how commercial almost everything has become =(

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