Thanksgiving Proclamations
Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving & Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation & prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let's encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we've been given.Note: All of those shown below are available for purchase. To view all issues we've discovered (100+), whether available or not, select: All Newspapers with Thanksgiving Proclamations...
Thanksgiving Proclamations
Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving & Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation & prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let's encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we've been given.<br />
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A Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln...
Item #681541
April 25, 1862
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, April 25, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln proclamation
Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America". Among the reports: "Arrival of Capture Officers--All Quite on Peninsula & in the Valley" "A Day in Summerville" "Reported Death of General Buell" "From F... See More
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Documents signed by Jeff Davis and Robert E. Lee...
Item #716118
September 12, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 12, 1862 With the front page filled with ads the war reports are inside.
Page 2 has the: "Thanksgiving Proclamation of Jeff. .Davis" signed in type: Jefferson Davis. The back page has: "What the Rebels Intend to Do - Proclamation By Gen. Lee" which he addresses to the people of Maryland, signed in type: R. E. Lee, Genera... See More
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Terrific content on the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #570411
January 16, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, January 16, 1863 This issue has a wealth of great content no the Emancipation Proclamation, just recently enacted by President Lincoln. The top of the ftpg. under "Refuge Of Oppression" is a contrarian's view, as expressed by other newspapers, headed: "Emancipation Proclamation" and beginning: "The greatest crime committed by a Chef Magistrate ... See More
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Terrific content on the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #598598
January 16, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, January 16, 1863 This issue has a wealth of great content no the Emancipation Proclamation, just recently enacted by President Lincoln. The top of the ftpg. under "Refuge Of Oppression" is a contrarian's view, as expressed by other newspapers, headed: "Emancipation Proclamation" and beginning: "The greatest crime committed by a Chef Magistr... See More
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A Jefferson Davis proclamation...
Item #588480
March 03, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 3, 1863 This is one of just a few newspapers which printed; "Confederate States of America" in the dateline (see). Among the front page items are: "From Richmond" "From Vicksburg--The Surrender of the Indianola..." "The Circle" "Special Services on Thanksgiving Day" "Correspondence of the C... See More
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Rare Confederate title from Winston...
Item #221920
March 06, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, March 6, 1863
* Rare Winston-Salem Confederate Civil War newspaper
* Jefferson Davis Proclamation
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recor... See More
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Lincoln 's historic Proclamation: a prelude to the National Day of Prayer...
Item #681035
April 01, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 1, 1863
* Lincoln's Proclamation: "We have forgotten God..."
* National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer
* Prelude to his historic Thanksgiving Proclamation & the precursor to the National Day of Prayer
Page 5 has the full text for the: "National Prayer and Humiliation - A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF... See More
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Lincoln Proclamation...
Item #690645
April 01, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1863
* Lincoln's Proclamation: "We have forgotten God..."
* National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer
* Prelude to his historic Thanksgiving Proclamation & the precursor to the National Day of Prayer
Page 4 has: "NEWS FROM WASHINGTON, The 30th of April Appointed by the president a Day of Fasting and Prayer". It contains the... See More
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Lincoln Proclamation...
Item #681004
April 01, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 1, 1863
* Lincoln Day of Fasting and Prayer
Page 4 has: "NEWS FROM WASHINGTON, The 30th of April Appointed by the president a Day of Fasting and Prayer". It contains the full text for the National Prayer and Humiliation.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly recognizing the supreme authority & just government of Almig... See More
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Abraham Lincoln thanksgiving proclamation...
Item #544681
April 01, 1863
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 1, 1863 The front page is almost entirely taken up with events and reports on the Civil War, and also includes the complete text of: "President's Proclamation for a Day of Humiliation and Prayer" which is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. The text reads in part:
"...devoutly recognizing the supreme authority and just government of Almighty God ... See More
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Anna E. Dickinson... Elizabeth Cady Stanton... Colored Troops... Thanksgiving Proclamation...
Item #568604
April 17, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, April 17, 1863 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
Page one contains an interesting response to a recent proclamation by Abraham Lincoln for a day of fasting and prayer, also reporting on a sim... See More
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Anna E. Dickinson... Elizabeth Cady Stanton...Jefferson Davis on Negro troops... Thanksgiving Proclamation...
Item #622002
April 17, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, April 17, 1863 This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
Page one contains an interesting response to a recent proclamation by Abraham Lincoln for a day of fasting and prayer, also reporting on a sim... See More
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Proclamation by Robert E. Lee... Speech signed by Jefferson Davis to the Confederates states...
Item #548409
April 17, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, April 17, 1863
* Jefferson Davis addresses the Confederates States
* Proclamation signed by Robert E. Lee
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society ... See More
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Proclamation by Robert E. Lee... Speech signed by Jefferson Davis to the Confederates states...
Item #680916
April 17, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, April 17, 1863 This is a quite rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The ftpg. contains several war related reports including items h... See More
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Proclamation by Robert E. Lee... Speech signed by Jefferson Davis to the Confederates states...
Item #639797
April 17, 1863
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, April 17, 1863
* Rare Confederate title from the Civil War
This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era.
The ftpg. conta... See More
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Abraham Lincoln's 1863 "We have forgotten God..." proclamation... Enrollment of the Blacks...
Item #681134
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1863
* Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
* "We have forgotten God..."
Page 4 has: "THE NATIONAL FAST, Proclamation by the President of the United States". It contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly recogni... See More
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Lincoln's famous "We have forgotten God" proclamation...
Item #695303
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863 Page 3 contains a very notable Proclamation by Lincoln headed: "National Prayer and Humiliation. A Proclamation by the President of the United States" which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly recognizing the supreme authority &
... See More
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Lincoln's "We have forgotten God" proclamation... Map of Puebla, Mexico...
Item #682173
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863
* "We have forgotten God..."
* Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
* Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
Page 3 has: "THE NATIONAL FAST, Proclamation by the President of the United States". It contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States
... See More
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Lincoln's "We have forgotten God" proclamation... Map of Puebla, Mexico...
Item #682192
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 30, 1863
* "We have forgotten God..."
* Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
* See the note below for significance
* Lincoln's Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
* See the note below for significance
Page 3 has: "THE NATIONAL FAST, Proclamation by the President of the United States", which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.
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Lincoln's "We have forgotten God" proclamation...
Item #688496
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1863 Page 4 has: "THE NATIONAL FAST TO-DAY" "Proclamations the President, Governor & Mayor", which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer, each signed in type respectively by Abraham Lincoln, Horatio Seymour, and George Opdyke.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly
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Lincoln's "We have forgotten God" proclamation...
Item #688516
April 30, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, April 30, 1863 Page 4 has: "THE NATIONAL FAST TO-DAY" "Proclamations the President, Governor & Mayor", which contains the full text for the National Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer, each signed in type respectively by Abraham Lincoln, Horatio Seymour, and George Opdyke.
A few portions include: "...Senate of the United States devoutly
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Lincoln proclaims a day of thanksgiving to God for recent victories...
Item #681902
July 17, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 17, 1863 The bottom of the back page has: "A National Thanksgiving for Victory - Proclamation by the President" in which Lincoln proclaims a day of thanks to Almighty God for recent victories, logically the successes at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. It is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Other war-related reports including a few items ... See More
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Abraham Lincoln Letter & Proclamation In 1863...
Item #203360
July 24, 1863
KENEBEC JOURNAL, Augusta, Me., July 24, 1863 The front page has: "President Lincolns Good Sense" which is a letter to Gen. Schofield, signed in type: A. Lincoln. Page 2 has a proclamation scheduling a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Very good condition. 4 pages.
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Lincoln proclamation for a day of thanks and prayer...
Item #616857
July 25, 1863
THE STAR IN THE WEST, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 25, 1863 Page 3 has: "A Proclamation: By the President of the United States of America" for a day of thanksgiving, praise, & prayer for the recent military victories, likely prompted by the recent victory at Gettysburg. It is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Four pages, a lower corner missing from the front leaf not affecting mentio... See More
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Lincoln's Proclamation of thanks for the recent victories...
Item #650707
July 31, 1863
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, July 31, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln - day of thanksgiving
* Battles of Gettysburg & Vicksburg
Page 2 has: "By His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States of America; A PROCLAMATION For A Day of Thanksgiving, Praise and Prayer". This proclamation was for thanks to God for the recent victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Signed in t... See More
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President Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation...
Item #589364
August 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 4, 1863
* affirmation of Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation...
* war news from Richmond, Charleston, and more
The front page has an interesting article in which President Lincoln's Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving is given an affirmation by George Opdyke (mayor of New York). Additional headings include: "News Fr... See More
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Endorsing Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation...
Item #681775
August 04, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 4, 1863
* NYC Mayor George Opdyke endorses
* Endorsement of Thanksgiving Proclamation
* President Abraham Lincoln - Civil War era
The front page has an article in which President Lincoln's Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving is affirmed by the mayor of New York City, George Opdyke.
War-related heads include: "Fort Darling, Its Construc... See More
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Thanksgiving Day...
Item #568388
August 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, August 4, 1863 President Lincoln's Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving is given an affirmation by George Opdyke, mayor of New York.
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Stirring Jefferson Davis Proclamation to his troops...
Item #577657
August 05, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 5, 1863 Not only a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports are those headed: "The War In the Far West--Full Particulars of The Battle At Helena" "Promotions By The President" and a: "Proclamation By the President of the Confederate States" which is signed in typ... See More
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Huge Civil War map of Charleston harbor...
Item #681776
August 05, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 5, 1863 The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map headed: "THE IMPORTANT OPERATIONS AT CHARLESTON."
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "On to Charleston" "Bombardment of Fort Wagner" "Operations of Our Navy in Charleston Harbor" "Richardson's Guerrillas Driven Into Mississippi" & m... See More
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Stirring Jefferson Davis Proclamation to his troops...
Item #688145
August 05, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 5, 1863 Among the front page reports are those headed: "The War In the Far West--Full Particulars of The Battle At Helena" "Promotions By The President" and a: "Proclamation By the President of the Confederate States" which is signed in type: Jefferson Davis, for a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Also several smaller items... See More
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Latest news from the Civil War... Signed by R. E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln...
Item #681777
August 06, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Charleston" "Continuation of the Bombardment" "Sinking of a Blockade Runner by the New Ironsides" "Trial of the Rioters" and more.
Inside has: "Interesting From the South" "Every Man Capable of Bearing Arms Called in the Army" which is ... See More
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Latest news from the Civil War... Signed by R. E. Lee and Abraham Lincoln...
Item #722872
August 06, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Charleston" "Continuation of the Bombardment" "Sinking of a Blockade Runner by the New Ironsides" "Trial of the Rioters" and more.
Inside has: "Interesting From the South" "Every Man Capable of Bearing Arms Called in the Army" which is ... See More
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Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Calling for a day day of thanksgiving & prayer...
Item #578144
August 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, August 14,1863 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy with a wealth of war-related news, much from the Confederate perspective.
The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Suffering... See More
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Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Item #670765
August 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 14,1863 The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Sufferings of Soldiers & Their Friends From Anxiety & Suspense" "The Army of the Confederates States" "From Mor... See More
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Jefferson Davis rallies the troops...
Item #697498
August 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Aug. 14,1863
* Capital of the Confederacy
* President Jefferson Davis
The first column on the front page has a variety of war items, plus the balance of the front page includes: "The Military Situation" "City Intelligence" "The Army and The Mails--The Sufferings of Soldiers & Their Friends From Anxiety & Suspense"... See More
Interesting reflections upon the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #572271
August 18, 1863
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Aug. 18, 1863
* re. Battle of Gettysburg
* Rare Confederate title
* Jefferson Davis proclamations
Not only one of the more scarce titles from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well.
Certainly the beset content in this issue are the various reflections upon the Battle of Gettysburg, with page 2 having an article: "Pickett's Division--Briga... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #599701
October 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 4, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Thanksgiving Day proclamation (historic)
* Civil War
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated ... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #548087
October 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 4, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday.
On page 4 is the comp... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #557824
October 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 4, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday.
On page 4 is the comp... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #708418
October 04, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, October 4, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday.
On page 4 is the complete ... See More
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Abraham Lincoln creates the national Thanksgiving holiday...
Item #608098
October 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Thanksgiving Day proclamation (historic)
* Civil War
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the four... See More
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Abraham Lincoln creates the national Thanksgiving holiday...
Item #722222
October 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday.
Appearing at the top of the fr... See More
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Abraham Lincoln creates the national Thanksgiving holiday...
Item #669441
October 04, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 4, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday.
Appearing at the top of the fr... See More
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1863 Civil War - Abraham Lincoln day of Thanksgiving....
Item #539743
October 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated October 4, 1863.
* Rebel Ironclad Ram print - Abraham Lincoln day of Thanksgiving and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
* The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 8 page new
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* Rebel Ironclad Ram print - Abraham Lincoln day of Thanksgiving and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
* The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 8 page new
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1863 Civil War - Abraham Lincoln day of Thanksgiving....
Item #540042
October 04, 1863
THE NEW YORK HERALD from New York, NY and dated October 4, 1863.
* Rebel Ironclad Ram print - Abraham Lincoln day of Thanksgiving and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
* The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 8 page iss
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* Rebel Ironclad Ram print - Abraham Lincoln day of Thanksgiving and more
* Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper
* The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence
This 8 page iss
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #661655
October 05, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* America's national day of Thanksgiving begins
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #680752
October 05, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* America's national day of Thanksgiving begins
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #607574
October 05, 1863
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln proclamation
* America's national day of Thanksgiving begins
Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be... See More
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Lincoln formalizes Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday...
Item #722233
October 05, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, October 5, 1863 Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times of the year as well, it was Abraham Lincoln who formalized Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of every year and making it a national holiday.
On page 4 is the complete t... See More
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