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George Washington

1st U.S. President, 1732–1799. 1 explained quote.

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“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.”
George Washington · 1789
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“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.”
George Washington · Thanksgiving Proclamation · 1789 · Politician

Washington, at the request of Congress, set aside a day for Americans to thank God for the country's blessings, above all the chance to set up a new government peacefully.

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About George Washington

George Washington commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolution, presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. His decision to step down after two terms set a lasting example for the presidency.