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On the recordOctober 31, 1880
I therefore recommend that on Thursday, the 25th day of November next, the people meet in their respective places of worship to make their acknowledgments to Almighty God for His bounties and His protection and to offer to Him prayers for their continuance.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

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Proclamation 247—Thanksgiving Day, 1880

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