Abraham Lincoln officially recognized Thanksgiving during a time of national pain that mirrors modern-day life in Chicago.
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'The blessing of fruitful fields and healthful skies': Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation
At the height of the Civil War, Lincoln issued a proclamation to urge Americans to celebrate their blessings. Thanksgiving has been a tradition since.
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