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Nostalgia. Reflection. Legacy.

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Episode 245: That First Thanksgiving Day →

Thanksgiving Day. Have you wondered about that first Thanksgiving Day? I found it very interesting that 200 years ago, in 1789 George Washington declared November 26th the official day of Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 26th. After 1789, the States continued to celebrate on different days.

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tags: Thanksgiving history, George Washington, Sarah Hale, national holiday, Franklin Roosevelt, Plymouth Pilgrims, Wampanoags, gratitude, religious heritage, freedom, opportunity, fertile fields, majestic mountains, strength to work
categories: quote, family, friends, holiday, home, reflection, education, history
Tuesday 11.26.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

Episode 217: Malice Toward None & Charity For All →

As I write these warm thoughts, we are celebrating Presidents Day. Many patriotic thoughts come to mind on this national holiday on which we celebrate the birthdays of our first president, George Washington, and of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln.

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tags: lincoln memorial, year, memorial, lincoln, thoughts, Abraham Lincoln, 16th president, inaugural address, nation, god, star spangled banner, celebrate, warm, national holiday, Marion, firmness, completed, united states capitol, Washington DC, national mall
categories: quote, education, history, holiday, service
Tuesday 02.27.24
Posted by Trina Harger
 

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