Gratitude in the Middle of a War - NaPodPoMo 2025 #23
In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores one of the most powerful and often overlooked chapters in the history of Thanksgiving — Abraham Lincoln’s decision to establish a national day of thanksgiving during the height of the Civil War. Drawing on his background as a former history teacher, Randy examines the historical context surrounding Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation and reflects on why a nation torn apart by conflict would pause to focus on gratitude, humility, and faith. Through the lens of history, the episode reveals how Thanksgiving became more than a holiday — it became…
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