George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
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 and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789.
Thanksgiving: a uniquely American holiday that commemorates colonial-era settlers in Virginia escaping self-imposed starvation by rejecting religiously-motivated collectivism and embracing free enterprise, private property, and unequal outcomes. This was contrary to their deepest principles about human equality, and it literally saved their lives from starvation. Soon, the populace resident on the North American continent will get to face that choice again.
Thanksgiving celebrates the peaceful triumph of the bounties of liberty over government central planning. What better day is there than Thanksgiving to finally discard the collectivism of government, including collective lawmaking, crime investigation, retirement investing, healthcare, roads, schools, and military defense?
27 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving, Mike, and all the III%ers out there!
And a Blessed one to you Mike.
Happy Thanksgiving Mike, and God Bless you and yours.
Thanks Mike. The same to you and your family.
MikeH.
III
Right back at ya Mike.
God Bless you and yours.
Same to you Mike and your family. I am thankful to have each and every one of you as my brothers and sisters in liberty.
May God Almighty keep his hand upon us.
Wishing you all a safe and restful Thanksgiving.
...Happy Thanksgiving to all...GodBless
Bless you too, Mike. Have a wonderful day.
We give thanks for Mike, Bob, Peter, and Daniel.
And Thomas, George, James, and John.
(Jefferson, Washington, Madison, Adams)
Happy Thanksgiving
And to you and your family, Mike.
Crusty
III
Mike hope this holiday finds you well! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
China
III
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George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
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 and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789.
http://wilstar.com/holidays/wash_thanks.html
George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
And David.
(how could I forget David, when I started there first this morning)
Awesome. I love that painting, and have one in my home.
George Washington! Our greatest president.
George Washington! Our greatest president!
Blessed Thanksgiving to you to Mike.
Be thankful for those who went before us.
And those who coime behind:
http://www.blessedcause.org/encourage/soldie2.jpg
The Old Guide
Happy Thanksgiving, Mr. Vanderboegh.
Sgt K. OHARNG
Amen and amen, from a son of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Happy Thanksgiving, "Dad"!
Thank You Dutchman and May God Bless You and Yours.
Dennis
III
Texas
Thank you Mike! The same to you and yours. A great many blessings to be counted by all. Continue to stand tall and true Brother.
Matt III
Thanksgiving: a uniquely American holiday that commemorates colonial-era settlers in Virginia escaping self-imposed starvation by rejecting religiously-motivated collectivism and embracing free enterprise, private property, and unequal outcomes. This was contrary to their deepest principles about human equality, and it literally saved their lives from starvation. Soon, the populace resident on the North American continent will get to face that choice again.
Thanksgiving celebrates the peaceful triumph of the bounties of liberty over government central planning. What better day is there than Thanksgiving to finally discard the collectivism of government, including collective lawmaking, crime investigation, retirement investing, healthcare, roads, schools, and military defense?
Likewise, to you and yours.
May G*d grant we all have even more to be thankful for next year.
DD
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