The American Presidency Project

The American Presidency Project

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December 09, 1845
James K. Polk
Special Message

To the Senate and House of Representatives:

I communicate herewith a letter received from the President of the existing Government of the State of Texas, transmitting duplicate copies of the constitution formed by the deputies of the people of Texas in convention assembled, accompanied by official information that the said constitution had been ratified, confirmed, and...

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Analyses

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Eisenhower ceremonial meeting with Thanksgiving Turkey
Interpreting the Thanksgiving Proclamation (2023)
November 19, 2023

Three questions for any Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation:

  1. Does it refer to God or a Supreme Being?  2. Does it recount Thanksgiving history? Include American Indians?  3. What reasons are given for giving thanks?
Biden giving orders.
Biden's Use of Discretion
February 10, 2023

A close look at the data suggest that President Biden's use of executive discretion is not especially aggressive.