"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 signal favors
of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably
to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."
~ George Washington, Thanksgiving Proclamation issued October 3, 1789
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