Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
The observance of George Washington's Birthday is the third Monday in February.
Many Americans refer to the holiday as Presidents' Day as a way of honoring all past presidents. Contrary to popular belief, neither Congress nor any President has ever officially changed the name of the holiday to "Presidents' Day."
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- Census Bureau: Presidents' Day 2013
- George Washington
- America's Story - George Washington
- The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress
- George Washington - Presidential $1 Coin
- President of the United States
- Abraham Lincoln
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