Rutherford Hayes actually said...

Now, therefore, I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, do appoint Thursday, the 28th day of November next, as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer.

Context

Proclamation 241—Thanksgiving Day, 1878

10/29/1878

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