Lot 777
Thanksgiving Proclamation. Gazette of the United States. Philadelphia: John Fenno, October 7, 1789, no. L1, 16½ x 10¼". Matted and framed to an overall size of 21½ x 25½". One horizontal and one vertical fold, a few light spots. In good condition overall.
Prior to 1789, Thanksgiving was largely a regional holiday celebrated in each state, on different dates. A national precedent was not set until 1789, when George Washington proclaimed that the Thanksgiving holiday would be celebrated November 26th. Subsequently, the date has been moved to the last Thursday of the month (by Lincoln), and then to the 3rd Thursday (by F.D.R.). Here we offer Washington's proclamation as it appeared in the Gazette of the United States.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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