Tag: George Washington
Thanksgiving: The quintessential American holiday
(The Daily Signal) — Gratitude is an essential attribute of people who are happy and living purpose-filled lives.
Sometimes success leads to gratitude, but it’s more...
The crucible of war and the making of Independence Day
On July 4, 2026, we Americans will celebrate the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, a document whose proclamation of “Life, Liberty, and the...
Commentary: Christmas Eve 1776 changed the world forever
(The Center Square) — "We must remember, mankind allows that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community, are equally entitled...
George Washington: Thanksgiving is a day dedicated to God and nation
Washington issued this proclamation on October 3, 1789, designating Thursday, November 26 as a national day of thanks:
By the President of the United States...