【正文】 t Abraham Lincoln set aside the last Thursday in November as a day of was split by Civil Lincoln said in his first Thanksgiving decree that difficult times made it even more appropriate for our blessings to be(and I quote), “gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American people.”This week, the American people came together with families and friends to carry on this distinctly American gave thanks for loved ones and for our lasting pride in our munities and our took fort in good memories while looking forward to the promise of this Thanksgiving also takes place at a time of great trial for our the country, there were empty seats at the table, as brave Americans continue to serve in harm’s way from the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of honor and give thanks for their sacrifice, and stand by the families who endure their absence with such dignity and home, we face an economic crisis of historic and more Americans are worried about losing a job or making their mortgage are wondering if next month39。s paycheck will pay next month39。s are watching their savings disappear, and students are struggling with the cost of 39。s going to take bold and immediate action to confront this 39。s why I39。m mitted to forging a new beginning from the moment I take office as President of the United this week, I announced my economic talented and dedicated group is already hard at work crafting an Economic Recovery Plan that will create or save million new jobs, while making the investments we need to fuel longterm economic growth and this Thanksgiving, we39。re reminded that the renewal of our economy won39。t e from policies and plans will take the hard work, innovation, service, and strength of the American 39。ve seen this strength firsthand over many monthsin workers who are ready to power new industries, and farmers and scientists who can tap new sources of energy。in teachers who stay late after school, and parents who put in that extra hour reading to their kids。in young Americans enlisting in a time of war, seniors who volunteer their time, and service programs that bring hope to the 39。s a testament to our national character that so many Americans took time out this Thanksgiving to help feed the hungry and care for the Wednesday, I visited a food bank at Saint Columbanus Parish in there, as in so many munities across America, folks pitched in time and resources to give a lift to their neighbors in is this spirit that binds us together as one American familythe belief that we rise and fall as one people。that we want that American Dream not just for ourselves, but for each 39。s the spirit we must summon as we make a new beginning for our are are difficult months we can renew our nation the same way that we have in the many years since Lincoln39。s first Thanksgiving: by ing together to overe adversity。by reaching forand working fornew horizons of opportunity for all Americans.第三篇：奧巴馬2011年感恩節(jié)講話From my family to yours, I39。d like to wish you a happy millions of Americans, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I will spend the day eating great food, watching a little football, and reflecting on how truly lucky we Americans, each of us has our own list of things and people to be thankful these are some blessings we all 39。re especially