Presidents Washington and Adams declared thanks in 1795, 1798, and 1799, but there were no such declaration while Thomas Jefferson served as next President. President James Madison proclaimed a Thanksgiving just in 1814 at the conclusion of the War of 1812.
Presidents Washington and Adams declared Thanksgivings in 1795, 1798, and 1799, but there were no such declaration while Thomas Jefferson served as President. President James Madison proclaimed a Thanksgiving in 1814 at the conclusion of the War of 1812.