Giving Thanks in 1945 | November 25, 2015
A Word from Harry
Presidential Proclamation 2673 – Thanksgiving Day, 1945
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In this year of our victory, absolute and final, over German fascism and Japanese militarism; in this time of peace so long awaited, which we are determined with all the United Nations to make permanent; on this day of our abundance, strength, and achievement; let us give thanks to Almighty Providence for these exceeding blessings.
This Day in History: “Welcome Home from the crow eaters” | November 5, 2015
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On November 5, 1948, a newly-elected President Truman and Vice President Barkley arrived back in Washington D.C. Hundreds of thousands of Americans lined D.C.’s streets, cheering for the president and singing “I’m Just Wild About Harry.”
TRU History | November 2, 2015
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
November 2 marks the anniversary of one of the biggest upsets in presidential election history.
