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2. Who proclaimed that the National Thanksgiving Day should be held in November?
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A.Barack Obama
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B.Abraham Lincoln
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C.George Washington
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D.Thomas Jefferson
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Correct Answer
B. Abraham Lincoln
Explanation
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that the National Thanksgiving Day should be held in November. During his presidency, Lincoln issued a proclamation in 1863, establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November. This proclamation was made during the Civil War and was intended to promote unity and gratitude amidst the ongoing conflict. Lincoln's proclamation set the precedent for Thanksgiving to be celebrated annually in November, and it has been observed on the fourth Thursday of the month since 1941.
