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By Mark Alexander, Publisher, The Patriot Post, Nov. 22, 2023
“Think of those around the world who cannot bow their heads in prayer without risking their lives. And then think of how blessed we are to be Americans.”
“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor.” —George Washington (1789)
Sometimes the strident tone of rancorous political disputes can drown out all that is good and right about our great nation and our people. Amid the enduring struggle to sustain American Liberty, we sometimes become so preoccupied with the challenges we face that we neglect to take account of the full measure of the innumerable ways our Creator has blessed us.
In my Thanksgiving Profile of Valor this week, I noted that we should all live our lives worthy of the great sacrifices of generations before us. But that can be difficult if we are unduly preoccupied. As Medal of Honor recipient James Allen Taylor wrote, “We are home for this uniquely American holiday thanks to the sacrifices of friends and neighbors who answered the call to defend what makes us a nation.” ….
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