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The Hidden Treasures in Our Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations

Since George Washington, American presidents have issued words of wisdom on this day.
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The Hidden Treasures in Our Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations
Past presidential Thanksgiving proclamations can inspire us to remember the bounties we enjoy as a nation. Biba Kayewich
Jeff Minick
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The magic of Thanksgiving conjures up a trunkful of images and memories.

Some think of that long-ago harvest feast of Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians. Others might recreate in their mind’s eye Norman Rockwell’s painting “Freedom from Want,” in which Grandma presents a roasted turkey to a table crowded with her delighted family. Our own Thanksgiving meals may pop to mind, along with those dishes that mark the holiday as special.

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Jeff Minick
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Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.