State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations OFFICE of the GOVERNOR The Governor of the State of Rhode Island PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, on behalf of the citizens of the State of Rhode Island, I am pleased to join with The CONCORD CHRISTIAN CONNECTION in recognizing Christian Heritage Week, November 21-27, 1993; and WHEREAS, the Rhode Island […]
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR. ON CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK WHEREAS, we each have been richly blessed by The Almighty whose divine providence our founding fathers sought as they established these United States of America as a free and independent nation; and WHEREAS, the contributions of faith and traditions of our people are often […]
STATE OF LOUISIANA EDWIN W. EDWARDS GOVERNOR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, throughout the history of our country, prayer has been recognized by our leaders in times of war and peace as a vital part of maintaining a strong national character, and necessary to procure the blessings of a just and benevolent God upon our government and people; […]
PROCLAMATION BY BRERETON C. JONES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come: WHEREAS, All 50 state constitutions contain a statement of faith similar to the Preamble to Kentucky’s constitution which recognizes Almighty God to be the source “for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy and invoking the […]
STATE OF ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, religious holidays, festivals, and celebrations add to the cultural mosaic of our state; and WHEREAS, churches are a functional part of the communities in our state, often providing charitable assistance to our citizens; and WHEREAS, Thanksgiving week is an appropriate time to center attention on the religious heritage […]
Office of the Governor State of Missouri Proclamation WHEREAS, for many Missourians, life in the one-room schoolhouse began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and Bible reading; and WHEREAS, the Missouri Legislature opens each daily session with a prayer to Almighty God; and WHEREAS, Missouri has been richly blessed in natural resources, reflecting God’s […]
A Proclamation by Gaston Caperton Governor of the State of West Virginia WHEREAS, for many West Virginians, life in the one-room schoolhouse began with a daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer and Bible reading; and, WHEREAS, the West Virginia Legislature opens each daily session with a prayer to Almighty God; and, WHEREAS, West Virginia is richly […]
Victory in Europe Day (also known as V-E Day) occurred on May 8, 1945. Below is a proclamation for a day of prayer and thanksgiving issued by President Harry S. Truman in response to the unconditional surrender of the German troops, which effectively ended the war in Europe.
On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (an organization made up of Union Veterans) set aside….
