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A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer, 28 July 1864 (litho)
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A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer, 28 July 1864 (litho)
696054 A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer, 28 July 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 70.4x45.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Reprinting of Lincolns proclamation of 7 July 1864 calling for a day of prayer for the people of the United States in order to bring about the end of the Civil War and the continuation of the Union. Printed again by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by the Governor John A. Andrew calling again for the first Thursday of August to be designated the day of prayer. Requests that this be published and sent out to communities. This copy was mailed to Rev. Edward P. Hale at Milton. Address and Andrew Jackson postage stamp on verso. Lincolns original proclamation was a response to a request from Congress.
Andrew, John A. (John Albion) (1818-1867). Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865). Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845).); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22955076
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
Address American Civil War American History Boston Broadside Historical Document Massachusetts Presidents Proclamation Reconstruction Sheet Speech
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This black and white lithograph captures a significant moment in American history - "A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer, 28 July 1864". The print measures 70.4x45.8 cm and belongs to the Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, USA. The artwork is a reprint of President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation from July 7th, 1864, which called for a national day of prayer to bring an end to the devastating Civil War and preserve the unity of the United States. This particular copy was printed again by Governor John A. Andrew of Massachusetts, who designated the first Thursday of August as the day for prayer. The litho features an image on one side while on its verso bears an address and an Andrew Jackson postage stamp. It was mailed to Reverend Edward P. Hale at Milton, indicating that it played a role in disseminating this important message throughout communities. Lincoln's original proclamation was issued in response to Congress' request and aimed at uniting Americans through faith during such turbulent times. This powerful visual representation serves as a reminder of our nation's resilience and determination during one of its darkest periods. Through this historic lithograph, we are transported back to that pivotal era when leaders like Lincoln and Andrew sought solace through collective prayers with hopes for peace and restoration.
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