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Vicki McClure Davidson | November 26, 2009

God bless America! George Washington’s First Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1789… very moving: Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor – and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their [...]

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Vicki McClure Davidson | November 27, 2008

By Vicki McClure Davidson * Frugal Café Blog Zone I stumbled upon this fascinating Thanksgiving watercolor, titled “Overindulgence–A Spoiled Thanksgiving,” by artist Alice Barber Stephens. It appeared in the US periodical “Harper’s Weekly” on November 28, 1896. Conspicuous consumption and overindulgence was an issue even back then. A thought-provoking slice of life of the aristocracy [...]

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