On the occasion of Thanksgiving holiday, the United States president-elect Donald Trump has called for national unity.

Trump said in his address, the nation has just finished a "long and bruising" campaign and that "tensions don't just heal overnight."

Republican Trump says he is praying that on Thanksgiving America will "begin to heal our divisions and move forward strengthened by shared purpose."

Now the political campaign over, it's time for a "great national campaign to rebuild our country," Trump added.

His losing rival Hillary Clinton tweeted "We are thankful for Hillary an American hero" and "You are loved". Mrs Clinton described them as "heartwarming".

Mr Trump said in his address,  "It doesn't go quickly, unfortunately, but we have before us the chance now to make history together to bring real change to Washington, real safety to our cities, and real prosperity to our communities, including our inner cities."

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