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Which U.S. president issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation as a national day of gratitude?

gratitude

[grat-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈgræt ɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


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But the feeling that America brought the attack on itself pervaded Europe’s political class and commentariat—with honorable exceptions, including Tony Blair, the U.K.’s prime minister, who forever earned my gratitude.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

“It is with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude that I announce my retirement,” Bunch said in a statement.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

He added that the family wanted him to express their gratitude for the outpouring of support they’ve gotten during this time.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Simple practices such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training may improve several markers of cardiovascular health within a matter of weeks.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

It was such a strange little soliloquy, but I could feel her sincerity, her meaning, her gratitude.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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