President's Day

Today is President's Day.

President's Day is also known as Washington's Birthday who was the first president of the United States. On the Honor of him, there is a holiday in the USA.

Who is Washington?

=> His full name is George Washington who was an American political leader, military general and the Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He was born on February 22, 1732, in Pope's Creek, Colony of Virginia, British America and died on December 14, 1799, at the age of 67 in Mount Vernon, Virginia, the U.S. His wife name is Martha Dandridge and he adopted 2 children named John and Patsy.

Is President's Day a Public Holiday in the United State?

=> Yes, in many states it's a national holiday. Nonetheless, business is open and many stores are also open with discounts and sales. Indiana observes Washington's Birthday holiday in December. Some of the states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln's birthday.

Why on 17th not on 22nd?

=> The US federal holiday is on the 3rd Monday of February, every year, but the record shows that George Washington Birthday is on 22nd February. The holiday is celebrated on Washington's birthday under the Gregorian calendar.

This picture is of Mount Rushmore.
Starting from left First is GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS JEFFERSON, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, ABRAHAM LINCOLN

How to celebrate President's Day?

1: President's Day at the Museum of the American Revolution.

2: President Day at the National Constitution Center.

3: Have a party at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

4: President Day at the National Museum of American Jewish History.

5: Visit Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens.

6: Getaway at the Greenhouse at Fairmount Park Horticulture Center.

7: Jurassic World Live Tour at the Wells Fargo Center.

Do you know how many presidents had served for the nation ( The United States )?
=> Click on the link to check the name and their working years.
      President Name and Working Year

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