WHEN AMERICA FEARED GOD: THE BOLD THANKSGIVING PRAYER THEY DON'T TEACH ANY MORE
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✍️ The article discusses the first national Thanksgiving proclamation in the United States, issued by Samuel Adams, Rev. John Witherspoon, and Richard Henry Lee in 1777, during the American Revolution.
👉 The first national Thanksgiving proclamation was issued in 1777 by Samuel Adams, Rev. John Witherspoon, and Richard Henry Lee. 👉 The proclamation was written in response to a recent victory at Saratoga, New York, and expresses gratitude to God for his blessings and providence. 👉 The proclamation is a bold expression of Christian faith, which is not commonly seen in modern-day politics. 👉 The article notes that the founding fathers were not afraid to express their faith and gratitude to God in public. 👉 The proclamation includes specific requests for God's blessings, including independence, peace, and prosperity for the United States.
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