Designating Thursday, the 26th of November, 1936, As A Day of National Thanksgiving

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Proclamation Designating November 26, 1936 as a Day of National Thanksgiving in the Philippines

- Whereas the President of the United States has designated November 26, 1936 as a day of national thanksgiving in accordance with customs.
- Whereas it is appropriate to observe this day in the Philippines, being the second year of the Commonwealth, as in the United States.
- President Manuel L. Quezon proclaims November 26, 1936 as a day of thanksgiving in the Philippines.
- The people are enjoined to repair to their respective houses of worship and offer thanks to God for:
    - The blessings bestowed upon the country.
    - The successful completion of the first year of the Commonwealth, bringing national solidarity.
    - The boon of peace and order throughout the land.
    - The realization of duty to concern for the less fortunate.
    - The bountiful crops and produce.
    - The general well-being and contentment evident everywhere.
- The Proclamation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States is included, designating November 26, 1936 as a day of national thanksgiving in the United States.
- The Proclamation cites the observance of a day of general thanksgiving as a practice peculiar to the United States, hallowed by usage before becoming a nation and sanctioned through succeeding years.
- It expresses gratitude for Divine Providence's wisdom and courage to overcome adversity, maintaining free institutions and promoting international friendship, world peace, prosperity, and happiness.
- It acknowledges the blessings enjoyed and the responsibility to assure a more abundant future in faith and security for descendants.
- It calls for due expression of thanksgiving and humbly endeavoring to follow in the footsteps of Almighty God.