Posted on November 29, 2019 by adminasn743 What George Washington Was Thankful For In October 1789, long before Americans made it a national holiday, President George Washington issued a proclamation calling for a National Day of Thanksgiving. Post navigationPrevious post: Russia case agent Strzok cited for misconduct, security violation and ‘exceptionally poor judgment’ in FBI memosNext post: How to Talk Impeachment at Thanksgiving Dinner