First NATIONAL Days of Thanksgiving- Proclamations from colonial to Presidents Washington, Jefferson
Bill Federer, The American Minute creator, nationally known speaker, and best-selling author, helps us remember the first national celebration of a holiday. It all started on October 3, 1789, when George Washington issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, designating for “the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving” to be held on “Thursday the 26th day of November.” This marked the first national celebration of a holiday that has become commonplace in today's households.The Bill Martinez Show is broadcast live Monday - Friday at 1PM ET.The Bill Martinez TV Show is viewed on Talk…
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