Resources

National Day of Prayer Proclamations

These proclamations were the earliest and the most recent issued for National Days of Prayer. Each gives special insight into what prayers means to Americans and Michigan citizens. Use these as examples to obtain a proclamation from your local leaders. Click on the link to access the described information.

Proclamation for the first
National Day Of Prayer - 1795
By President George Washington

January 1, 1795: President George Washington issued a Proclamation of a National Day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer which included this statement:

U.S. President's Proclamation:

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Usually issued the week before NDP



Prayer!

America's Strength and Shield
Psalm 28:7

2008
National Day of Prayer
May 1, 2008