The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...

Overlooked, however, was an earlier proclamation by Washington on Oct. 3, 1789, in the first year of his presidency, when he proclaimed a national day of public thanksgiving and prayer.

George Washington issued the first presidential proclamation of Thanksgiving Day in 1789. Editorials represent the views of The Press Democrat editorial board and The Press Democrat as an ...

President Abraham Lincoln issued his famous “Proclamation of Thanksgiving” on Oct. 3, 1863, with the Civil War still raging. As is our annual tradition, we reproduce the text below in ...

Hale's idea became reality on Oct. 3, 1863, when Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November to be the permanent National Thanksgiving Day.

Wondering when Thanksgiving Day 2024 is in November? Here's what date the holiday falls on, why we celebrate in the U.S., turkeys, history and more.

Wondering when Thanksgiving Day 2024 is in November? Here's what date the holiday falls on, why we celebrate in the U.S., turkey dinner history and more.

Washington’s October 1789 Proclamation called for a “day of public thanksgiving and prayer” on the fourth Thursday in November (sound familiar?).

Editor's note: In an effort to further promote unity in the United States, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation in 1863 calling for a singular day to mark Thanksgiving. At ...