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George H.W. Bush: “I call upon the American people to gather together in homes and places of worship on that day of thanks to affirm by…”

On the recordNovember 16, 1989
I call upon the American people to gather together in homes and places of worship on that day of thanks to affirm by their prayers and their gratitude the many blessings God has bestowed upon us and our Nation.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Proclamation 6073—Thanksgiving Day, 1989

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