Army Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“The evacuation of Petersburg and Richmond, and the surrender of the principal insurgent army, give hope of a righteous and speedy peace whose joyous expression can not be restrained. In the midst of this, however, He, from Whom all blessings flow, must not be forgotten. A call for a national thanksgiving is being prepared, and will be duly promulgated.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1865
The end of conflict should be celebrated with gratitude, remembering divine blessings and the hope for a swift, just peace.
In simple terms: Celebrate peace and thank God after war.
Key Takeaway
Give thanks for peace and blessings.
Themes
peace
gratitude
faith
hope
justice
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- after civil war
- national healing
- public celebrations
- religious observances
Key Concepts
thanksgiving
postwar reconciliation
spiritual reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does gratitude mean after conflict?
- How can we honor peace without excluding others?
A Different Perspective
Some may feel the language is overly religious for a secular audience.
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