November 12, 1981 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America has much for which to be thankful. The unequaled freedom enjoyed by our citizens has provided a harvest of plenty to this Nation throughout its history. In keeping with America’s heritage, one day each year is set aside for giving […]
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Happy Thanksgiving and Thanks Living
By Nordskog Publishing on November 21, 2008 in Guest Essays, James and Barbara Rose, Publisher’s Corner, Thanksgiving
from EAGLE’S AERIE by James and Barbara Rose In 1620, 134 passengers and crew arrived at North America, in New England on the cargo ship, Mayflower. They were known as Separatists because they separated from the English church. Before leaving the ship, the men signed the first covenant of self-government, the Mayflower Compact, which states […]
Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving
By Stephen McDowell on November 19, 2008 in Guest Essays, Publisher’s Corner, Stephen McDowell, Thanksgiving
Innumerable blessings have been bestowed upon the United States of America. Concerning these blessings President Lincoln wrote: “No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God.” President Lincoln went on to set apart the last Thursday of November as […]
The Meaning of Thanksgiving
By Nordskog Publishing on November 13, 2008 in Guest Essays, Paul Jehle, Publisher’s Corner, Thanksgiving
“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1st Thessalonians 5:16 By Dr. Paul Jehle, Executive Director, Plymouth Rock Foundation The modern holiday of Thanksgiving is a dim reflection of the Biblical and historic origins that are rooted in the United States of America. In order […]
National Thanksgiving Under Washington’s Administration
By Jerry Nordskog on January 11, 2008 in George Washington, History, Jerry’s Commentary, Publisher’s Corner, Thanksgiving
A resolution was adopted in the House of Representatives, September 25, 1789, in the following words- On motion- Resolved, ‘That a joint committee of both Houses be directed to wait upon the President of the United States to request that he would recommend to the people of the United States a day of thanksgiving, and […]