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Why is Washington's birthday a holiday? How Presidents Day came to be. | Opinion
The origins of Presidents Day lie in salutes to George Washington's Feb. 22 birthday, some highly ceremonial and others strikingly unusual.
How George Washington’s birthday became a national holiday
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet the nation is once again commemorating the first U.S. president on Monday.
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Washington’s Birthday/Daisy Bates Day closings
The federal government observes George Washington's Birthday. State and local offices observe both Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day on Monday. Cammack Village: Regular schedule.
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Celebrate George Washington's Birthday in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 15
Thousands of spectators will gather in Old Town Alexandria for the nation’s oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade. This year’s theme, George Washington: America’s Commander-in ...
Happy Birthday Mr. President; General Washington turns 293
Despite rainy weather, more than 100 turn out at a soggy Washington Crossing Historic Park to celebrate Washington's birthday ...
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Presidents Day: How Washington's birthday became a business bonanza
It's a day many Americans enjoy off from work and cash in on sales. The big picture: The way the holiday is celebrated has ...
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George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways
The federal government doesn't even recognize Monday as Presidents Day. It's officially Washington's Birthday, honoring the first president and the original American yardstick for measuring greatness.
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Presidents Day is federally recognized as Washington's Birthday. Here's why the name differs depending on your state
The federal government doesn't even recognize Monday as Presidents Day. It's officially Washington's Birthday, honoring the first president and the original American yardstick for measuring greatness.