Proclamation 3560—Thanksgiving Day, 1963 | The American Presidency Project
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Proclamation 3560—Thanksgiving Day, 1963 | The American Presidency Project
MEDITATION OF THE DAY 11.27.25
A Day Set Apart to Give Thanks
The season approaches when, in accordance with a
long-established and respected custom, a day is set
apart to give thanks to Almighty God for the manifold
blessings which his gracious and benevolent providence
has bestowed upon us as a nation and as individuals.
We have been brought with safety
... See more“The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies,” continuing on to voice Lincoln’s prayer “to heal the wounds of the nation, and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and union.” Even the smallest of
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