[彭蒙惠英语] 美国感恩节的由来(1/2)

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Thanksgiving in American Memory

After the decisive American victory over British forces in the October 1777 Battle of Saratoga, the Continental Congress* recommended that the colonies observe a day of thanksgiving. The commander-in-chief of the Continental forces, George Washington, issued General Orders setting aside Thursday, December 18 “for Solemn* Thanksgiving and Praise.” All thirteen colonies celebrated on December 18,1777.

The tradition of thanksgiving days sponsored by the Continental Congress continued through 1784, a year after the end of the war, with proclamations such as the October 1782 decree, which is given here in its entirety.

Bye the United States in Congress assembled.

PROCLAMATION.

It being the indispensable* duty of all Nations, not only to their supplications to ALMIGHTY GOD, the giver of all good, for his gracious assistance in a time of distress, but also in a solemn and public manner to give him praise for his goodness in general, and especially for great and signal* interpositions of his providence* in their behalf: therefore the United States in Congress assembled, taking into their consideration the many instances of divine goodness to these States, in the course of the important conflict in which they have been so long engaged; the present happy and promising state of public affairs; and the events of the war, in the course of the year now ; particularly the harmony* of the public Councils, which is so necessary to the success of the public cause; the perfect union and good understanding which has hitherto subsisted* between them and their Allies*, notwithstanding the artful and unwearied attempts of the common enemy to divide them; the success of the arms of the United States, and those of their Allies, and the acknowledgement of their independence by another European power, whose friendship and commerce must be of great and lasting advantage to these States:

 

Vocabulary Focus

solemn(adj)--- having or showing serious purpose and determination

indispensable (adj)--- referring to something so good or important that it is considered essential

providence (n)--- the care and control of God

harmony (n)--- peaceful existence in agreement with one another

Specialized terms

Continental Congress(n phr)--- 大陆会议 the assembly, made up of representatives of the American colonies, that met before, during and after the American Revolution to work out a plan of government

signal(n)--- 出色的，显著的 noticeable; not ordinary

                

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