On the recordOctober 25, 1907
Now, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt,President of the United States, do set apart Thursday, the 28th day of November, as a day for general Thanksgiving and Prayer.
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presidency.ucsb.eduNow, Therefore, I, Theodore Roosevelt,President of the United States, do set apart Thursday, the 28th day of November, as a day for general Thanksgiving and Prayer.
Proclamation 776—Thanksgiving Day, 1907
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