Celebrating Thanksgiving

In celebration of Thanksgiving, the American Corner offers an exhibition of books for adults and children.  

Reading a wide array of books and exploring the deep-rooted traditon of Thanksgiving enables better understanding of President Obama's Proclamation for Thanksgiving Day 2013:

"Our annual celebration has roots in centuries-old colonial customs. When we gather around the table, we follow the example of the Pilgrims and Wampanoags, who shared the fruits of a successful harvest nearly 400 years ago. When we offer our thanks, we mirror those who set aside a day of prayer. And when we join with friends and neighbors to alleviate suffering and make our communities whole, we honor the spirit of President Abraham Lincoln, who called on his fellow citizens to "fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation, and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union."

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