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Sample Proclamations of Prayer and Fasting (and Thanksgiving!) by President Abraham Lincoln, 1861-1864
--During the Civil War

We thought this would be a good addition to the site at this time to give a reminder of our heritage.
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The proclamations are arranged in chronological order, feel free to contact sam@compasspointmedia.com if you know of any others that may be added from this time period.

Proclamation of a National Fast Day August 12, 1861
Proclamation Recommending Thanksgiving for Victories April 10, 1862
Proclamation of National Fast Day March 30, 1863
Proclamation for Thanksgiving July 15, 1863
Proclamation for Thanksgiving. * October 3, 1863
Recommendation of Thanksgiving May 9, 1864
Proclamation of a Day of Prayer July 7, 1864
Proclamation of Thansgiving September 3, 1864
Proclamation of Thanksgiving October 20, 1864

*This proclamation memorialized the last Thursday in November which we refer to as "Thanksgiving Day"