George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamations: A set of 2 unframed prints
$23.50
A set of display-worthy prints of the text of George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation and Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Thanksgiving proclamation, available in multiple sizes, on sturdy, high-quality paper in archival ink
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Americans’ annual celebration of Thanksgiving is a long tradition, with its roots deep in U.S. history. The first Thanksgiving, schoolchildren learn, was celebrated by the Puritan Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in 1621, which itself was influenced by the fall harvest festivals celebrated in a number of cultures.
In 1789, in the first year of his presidency, George Washington proclaimed a day for all Americans to give thanks for “the many signal favors of mighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”
Three quarters of a century later, in 1863 and in the depths of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln likewise saw fit to proclaim “a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens.” It was with this proclamation that Thanksgiving became an annual holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.
While modern circumstances may vary, the purposes for the holiday as spelled out by President Washington and President Lincoln still ring true today. Return to the roots of this cherished American tradition with this set of beautiful prints of President Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation and President Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation. The documents are available in multiple sizes, printed on sturdy, high-quality paper with archival inks, and typeset in readable, modern type. This set of prints — which costs 15% less than buying each print separately — is perfect for display at home or in a classroom, office, or other public space.
PLEASE NOTE: Prints are delivered unframed.
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5-7 business days
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- United States : 3 - 5 business days
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Custom and personalized orders
I love to receive custom orders! Additionally, each item can typically be printed at a custom size. Please contact me via the custom orders link in my shop for pricing and additional information and to get your custom order started today.
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For digital orders, the following terms apply. Electronic files are provided for your personal, noncommercial use only. You may print copies solely for your use in a home, classroom, or office setting. You may make and keep only the electronic copies of these files that you may need for future use or reference, and you may store them only on your own computers or in your own accounts on servers or the cloud. These files should not be modified in any way, compiled with other electronic files, or transmitted to others by any electronic or internet means.
Prints are not framed
Please note that, to keep my costs low and to pass those savings on to you, prints are not framed. All prints are shipped rolled in sturdy shipping tubes.
Please note
I strive to fulfill all orders, including custom orders, as quickly as possible—typically within one day for items I have in stock. However, please note that I am a stay-at-home dad to three small children and they come first (if they don’t, they are quick to let me know that my priorities are out of order). So if I am delayed in delivering your order, particularly a custom order, please be patient and understanding. Thank you!
Packing slip
To save weight on shipments, which saves shipping costs, as well as to reduce paper waste, I do not include a packing slip with my shipments. If you would like a packing slip included in your shipment, please message me at the time you place your order. If you need a packing slip for a past order, please message me and I will be happy to provide one for download in PDF.
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Not all the items I ordered arrived in the package I received. Where is the rest of my order?
Please note that, because of the various production techniques I use, some orders may arrive in two or more separate packages. You will receive tracking information for each package when it ships.
I purchased the digital version of one of your prints by accident. Can I get a refund?
Yes — as long as you haven’t downloaded it yet (and yes, I can see on my end whether you’ve downloaded it or not). If you’ve purchased the digital version by accident, DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT and let me know of the error. We’ll make it right through a refund or exchange, or by figuring out another solution. But once you download the PDF, your purchase can’t be refunded, because there’s no reliable way for me to verify that you’ve deleted the downloaded file from your computer or other storage devices.