The ritual of Official U.S. Government Thanksgiving Proclamations are
deeply ingrained in the laws and traditions of the United States of
America. The first United Colonies "Thanksgiving Day" can be traced
back to the Fast Day Proclamation of the United Colonies of America
issued by John Hancock and the Continental Congress in March 1776.
THANKSGIVING DAY PROCLAMATIONS
United Colonies and States of America
A Brief History
By: Stanley L. Klos
The ritual of issuing official Thanksgiving Proclamations is deeply
ingrained in ...