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….
Discover the stories and sacrifices behind the 56 signers’ famous pledge.
