Massachusetts Thanksgiving Proclamation for November 26, 1787
State of Massachusetts-Bay A Proclamation. For a Day of Public THANKSGIVING It being the Duty of a People who believe in the universal Providence of GOD, to express their grateful Sense of the divine Goodness, not only by private, but public Acts of Devotion and Praise: And as the beneficent Parent of the Universe hath, […]
President Donald Trump’s Fourth of July Oration, 2020
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, July 3, 2020 Well, thank you very much. Governor Noem, Secretary Bernhardt, we very much appreciate it. Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and a very special hello to South Dakota. As we begin this 4th of July weekend, the First Lady and I would wish each and every one of you […]
July 3, 1776
Philadelphia July 3d. 1776 … “But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance […]
Mayor Bob Lourwood’s Independence Day Proclamation, July 1, 2020
I always look forward to celebrating Independence Day. This year, Ironton will host its second Independence Day Parade. As previously stated, political flags and posters will not be allowed in the parade. Since we are celebrating the birth of America, the only flag that will be allowed in the parade is the American Flag, displayed […]
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789
The first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation under the U.S. Constitution: 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 […]
A Proclamation for Thanksgiving, November 27, 1779
General Orders, November 27, 1779. The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor. Head Quarters, Moore’s House, Saturday, November 27, 1779. Parole Landaft. Countersigns Lexington, Leeds. The Honorable the Congress has been pleased to pass the following Proclamation. Whereas it becomes us humbly to approach the throne of […]
President John Adams: Origins of the American Revolution, Part Three
Adams, John, 1735-1826. The ‘American Revolution‘, Letter to Hezekiah Niles, first editor of the National Register. Quincy, February 13, 1818. First published in Niles’ Weekly Register, v. 2, n. 14, March 7, 1818. Continued: Another gentleman who had great influence in the commencement of the revolution, was Doctor Jonathan Mayhew, a descendant of the ancient […]
President John Adams: Origins of the American Revolution, Part Two
Adams, John, 1735-1826. The ‘American Revolution‘, Letter to Hezekiah Niles, first editor of the National Register. Quincy, February 13, 1818. First published in Niles’ Weekly Register, v. 2, n. 14, March 7, 1818. Continued: In this research, the glorioroles of individual gentlemen, and of separate states, is of little consequence. The MEANS AND THE MEASURES […]
President John Adams: Origins of the American Revolution, Part One
Adams, John, 1735-1826. The ‘American Revolution‘, Letter to Hezekiah Niles, first editor of the National Register. Quincy, February 13, 1818. First published in Niles’ Weekly Register, v. 2, n. 14, March 7, 1818. Quincy, February 13, 1818. MR. NILES, The American Revolution was not a common event. Its effects and consequences have already been awful […]
Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 26, 1781
United States. Continental Congress. Proclamation of a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer. October 26, 1781. Whereas, it hath pleased Almighty God, the supreme Disposer of all Events father of mercies, remarkably to assist and support the United States of America in their important struggle for liberty,against the long continued efforts of a powerful nation: […]
