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[Presidential Proclamation: National Day of Prayer, 1998]

Description: Reproduction of the text of the presidential proclamation from 1998, signed by Bill Clinton declaring May 7th as a National Day of Prayer.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton)
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Press Release: U.S. Gift to UN, October 21, 1985]

Description: Text of a press release issued by the United States Mission to the United Nations announcing a ceremony to present Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule" to the United Nations (UN) in honor of the UN's 40th anniversary. It also describes the background of the painting, and information about Rockwell.
Date: October 21, 1985
Creator: United States. Mission to the United Nations.
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Presidential Proclamation: National Day of Prayer, 1994]

Description: Reproduction of the text of the presidential proclamation from 1995 signed by Bill Clinton declaring May 4th as a National Day of Prayer.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton)
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Speeches by Nancy Reagan and Javier Perez de Cuellar, October 1985]

Description: Text of speeches during a ceremony celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, during which Nancy Reagan presented a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting "The Golden Rule" on behalf of the United States. The second speech, accepting the gift on behalf of the UN, is by Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Date: October 21, 1985
Creator: Reagan, Nancy, 1921-2016 & Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: Visit with John Hutton, September 29, 1972]

Description: Memorandum discussing a visit with John Hutton in which he presented several sketches of doves, one of which will be engraved on a glass panel and displayed in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo explains how the dove relates to various religious themes. It also discusses characteristics of glass and provides recommendations for choosing the glass that best suits the project.
Date: September 29, 1972
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

Testament of America, 1775-1875: Thanksgiving -- The Golden Thread

Description: Timeline of events related to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States from 1775-1875, with quotations from the Presidents of the time, and from the official proclamations. It includes reproductions of the signatures for George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Date: 1995
Creator: Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Presidential Proclamation: Thanksgiving Day, 1974]

Description: Reproduction of the text of the presidential proclamation from 1974, signed by Gerald Ford declaring November 28th as a national day of thanksgiving.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. President (1974-1977 : Ford)
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

"The Spirit"

Description: Analysis of the religious symbolism of the dove, with biblical references, and a description of the artwork that will be in the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square depicting a dove in flight.
Date: May 25, 1973
Creator: Hutton, John
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: Stained Glass, August 10, 1976]

Description: Memorandum discussing an experiment with the lighting of the stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo compares bulb and spot lights and discusses which one would be more practical, economical, and maximize the effect of the stained glass.
Date: August 10, 1976
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Notes on Chapel Ceiling]

Description: Handwritten sketches and notes related to the spiral-shaped chapel to be built at Thanks-Giving Square. Text at the top of the page says, "Louvers in spiral celing [sic] could be straight or curved" above several rectangular sketches with shaped edges. At the bottom, there are several sketches of spiral stairs with colored shading; text along the right side of the page says, "bronze colored aluminum, glass gray with main emphasis on yellow blue green (garden colors) with small accents of red … more
Date: unknown
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo Regarding Loire Stained Glass]

Description: Memorandum drafted by Peter Stewart describing his visit with Gabriel Loire in Paris regarding the proposed stained glass for the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square and the projected cost.
Date: May 18, 1973
Creator: Stewart, Peter
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Description of Ceremony for the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations]

Description: Images of a ceremony at the United Nations (UN) to present a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule," on behalf of the United States for the UN's 40th anniversary. The photos show Nancy Reagan speaking into a microphone (left) and Reagan standing next to UN Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar while he accepts the gift (right). Text below the images summarizes the ceremony, and provides a quotation from Reagan's speech.
Date: October 1985
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: Chapel Discussion, May 19, 1971]

Description: Memorandum discussing a meeting with Mrs. Cowan, Dr. Outler, Dr. Streng, Reverend Saunders, Henry Exall, and Mr. Johnson about the interior of the Chapel of Thanks-Giving.
Date: May 19, 1971
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: Stained Glass - 2nd Testing, August 12, 1976]

Description: Memorandum discussing various aspects of the lighting of stained glass in the Chapel of Thanks-Giving. The memo discusses positive and negative aspects about the color that shines through the glass. Different ways to reduce light expense, such as changing the angle of the par, are also discussed. The memo also mentions that kilowatts per hour and cost rates need to be determined.
Date: August 12, 1976
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

An Interpretation: "The Family - United in Thanksgiving"

Description: Textual description of a poster designed by artist Bjørn Wiinblad to promote Thanks-Giving Square, with background on the project and the artist.
Date: unknown
Creator: Thanks-Giving Square Foundation
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation

[Memo: Needs of a Central Open Space, May 24, 1971]

Description: Memorandum discussing factors involved in the Thanks-Giving Square's creation, enhancement, and protection. Some of the factors discussed are design standards, necessary conditions for greenery, street lighting, and establishing the Square as a national shrine.
Date: May 24, 1971
Partner: The Thanks-Giving Foundation
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