Nov 24 2016 A Blessed Thanksgiving Today, Americans of every race, creed, religion and belief gather to give thanks. It is a day for family and friends, for feasting and for favor. In 1863, when our country was literally torn apart by civil war, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of thanks. Even in the midst of great conflict... © 2024 Diocesan Abraham Lincoln, Blog, conflict, Happy Thanksgiving, mercy, praise, prayer, proclamation, thanks, thanksgiving