In 1863, amid the thunder of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln gave America the gift of Thanksgiving — calling us to lift our eyes to “fruitful fields and healthful skies” and to rejoice “in the gracious gifts of the Most High God.”

Those were words of iron and hope, a tribute to those fearless pioneers who blazed the trail for this country's remarkable heritage and roots. Yet today, the radical Left sneers at that story. They want to erase the pilgrims, demonize our founders, and shame us for giving thanks to the God who made America possible.

Not on our watch.

Thanks to patriots like you, the Media Research Center has the media elites reeling. We’ve exposed their lies, crushed their narratives, and defended the truth all year long. 2025 has been a year of victories — and every single one carries your fingerprints.

But make no mistake — the battle continues.

Just as those first colonists stared down starvation, sickness, and savage winters with unbreakable faith and raw grit, we too refuse to yield. That same pioneer spirit courses through our veins — and through this mission we share.

At MRC, we honor the idea of Thanksgiving and the resilient settlers who formed the foundation of the greatest nation the world has ever known.

As Ronald Reagan once urged the nation:

“Let us keep this Thanksgiving Day sacred. Let us thank God for the bounty and goodness of our nation. And as a measure of our gratitude, let us rededicate ourselves to the preservation of this: the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

So while you carve the turkey, pass the gravy, cheer the touchdowns, and savor every bite of pumpkin pie, know this: because of you, the story of America’s greatness is still being told — loudly, proudly, and unapologetically.

From all of us at MRC, thank you. Enjoy your family, your feast, and the blessings of America, worth giving thanks for every single day.

Godspeed, God bless, and the happiest of Thanksgivings,

— Your fellow pilgrims at the MRC