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Abe Lincoln Thanksgiving 1864:‘It Has Pleased Almighty God to Prolong Our National Life Another Year’
President Abraham Lincoln issued the following proclamation on Oct. 20, 1864, setting aside the last Thursday in November as "a day of thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God."
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
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