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1st Post-Civil War Thanksgiving Proclamation... Steamer St. John disaster....
1st Post-Civil War Thanksgiving Proclamation... Steamer St. John disaster....
Item # 699538
October 30, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865
* President Andrew Johnson
* 1st post-war Thanksgiving proclamation
*Albany steamer St. John disaster on the Hudson River
Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Andrew Johnson. The article is headed "A Really National Thanksgiving", and while it only includes highlights of the proclamation, the explanation of its significance is clearly stated. See images for details.
The front page has a article headed: "SHOCKING CALAMITY" "Explosion of the Boiler of the Steamer St. John, from Albany" "Scene Of the Disaster Off Hoboken" and more. (see) Lengthy text takes up 3 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
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