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 moreLincoln makes no mention of Pilgrims or Indians. Thanksgiving is not to celebrate the Nation’s utopian meeting of two peoples, but to praise the mighty Christian God. Man’s supplications are to be directed to God for peace and harmony.
Joseph M. Pierce • You Cannot Give Thanks for What Is Stolen
Looking thus at the state of the country, I know of no better use to
which I can put this sacred day, I know of no higher duty resting upon me,
than to enforce my views and convictions, and especially to hold out to
reprobation, the short sighted and ill judged, and inefficient modes adopted
to suppress the rebels. The past may be dismissed with a... See more
which I can put this sacred day, I know of no higher duty resting upon me,
than to enforce my views and convictions, and especially to hold out to
reprobation, the short sighted and ill judged, and inefficient modes adopted
to suppress the rebels. The past may be dismissed with a... See more