Tag Archives: Thanksgiving Proclamation

Two Presidents’ Invitations To Give Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Modern media apprises its viewers of the president’s plans and habits for the Thanksgiving holiday. Some presidents have returned to their private homes, others celebrate at the White House, and one flew to Iraq to be with U.S. troops. During … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Plans . . .

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Meg Groeling

Happiest of Thanksgivings from all of us at Emerging Civil War! Yum!

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Thanksgiving, 150 years ago

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Chris Mackowski

“Thanksgiving day, when the fat turkey is served in state,” said Theodore Lyman, a member of Gen. George Gordon Meade’s staff. “And this [was the day] appointed for our flank move on Orange Court House….” One hundred and fifty years … Continue reading →

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