"Most of us have heard or read at least part of Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation at some point. But even those who have heard it many times can overlook two important aspects of this important document."
In a reflection written yesterday (Thanksgiving Day), Edwin Feulner, president of the Heritage Foundation, reminds his readers of two important points (often overlooked) about the Thanksgiving Day proclamation issued by President Lincoln on 3 October 1863. The Civil War was raging at the time, and it was still much too early to know if the Union would succeed in staying together or if the Confederate States would succeed in withdrawing from the Union. Yet, despite this crisis, President Lincoln reminded the people of the United States that the nation was truly blessed in many ways, and,consequently, he called upon Americans to offer "a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens."
To access Mr. Feulner's complete post, please visit:
Morning Bell: A Day of ‘Public Thanksgiving and Prayer’ (24 NOV 11)
To access President Lincoln's proclamation, please visit:
National Park Service: Abraham Lincoln: "Blessings of Fruitful Fields
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