“We have come far on our American journey since that early Thanksgiving. In the intervening years, we have lived through times of war and peace, years of poverty and plenty, and seasons of social and political upheaval that have shaped and forever changed our national character and experience. As we gather around our Thanksgiving tables again this year, it is a fitting time to reflect on how the events of our rich history have affected those we care about and those who came before us. As we acknowledge the past, we do so knowing that the individual blessings for which we give thanks may have changed, but our gratitude to God and our commitment to our fellow Americans remain constant.”
— Bill Clinton, Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
Tagged: Thanksgiving, War, Peace, Poverty, prosperity
Appears In: Thanksgiving Quotes, Quotes To Make You Smile
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