On November 20, 2025, Mayor Paul Adamson of New Franklin addressed residents ahead of Thanksgiving. In his daily update, Mayor Adamson referred to Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving proclamation from October 3, 1863. He compared the challenges of Lincoln’s time to those facing the community today.
The mayor stated that Thanksgiving was one week away. He highlighted the importance of gathering with family, friends, and the community, especially during periods of difficulty at home and abroad.
Mayor Adamson quoted Lincoln’s address, which mentioned the year’s blessings, the preservation of peace, and the need for national gratitude despite hardships. Lincoln’s proclamation established the last Thursday of November as a day for thanksgiving and reflection…