[loveliberty2]

"National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789 in response to a request by both Houses of Congress,

'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.'” - George Washington

Significant words of wisdom, acknowledging the 'Divine Providence' previously recognized in the 1776 Declaration of Independence and in the writings and speeches of America's Founders and leaders.

Their words pointed the people to the Creator as the Source of life, liberty, rights and laws to protect those rights. In turn, they directed any feelings of thanksgiving for the "Blessings of Liberty" to that "Being," not to themselves or other elected representatives.

[MondoQueen]

Gov. William Bradford was my 8th great grandfather, and because he survived that first harsh winter, I am here today. I also give thanks for that.

[basil]

Thanks for posting this, Kaslin.

I had heard some of it before, but not all of it—

Fascinating, how we came to be. It’s a darn shame that our young people today are not being taught what’s important and good about this country....

[Squantos]

Bttt.....

[Rebelbase]

"For Stuffing!"

[Repeal The 17th]

‘...Thankful for Squanto...”
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Well, who a’int?