Presidents Day
What is presidents day? Washington's Birthday, also known as
Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The
day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the
USA's first president.
What is the purpose of president’s day?
Well, the
generally understood purpose of Presidents Day (alternately spelled President's
Day, Presidents' Day, or Presidents Day) is to celebrate the American
presidency and remember all those who served as President of the United States.
This, however, is not the official purpose of the holiday
When is it? Both President's Day and George Washington's
birthday are always celebrated on the third Monday of February. The observed
federal holiday is actually called George Washington's Birthday. Certain
states, however, list the holiday as Presidents' Day.
What are several ways to show honor and respect on presidents day? The holiday is also a tribute to the general who created the
first military badge of merit for the common soldier. Revived on Washington’s
200th birthday in 1932, the Purple Heart medal (which bears Washington’s image)
is awarded to soldiers who are injured in battle. As with Memorial Day and
Veterans Day, Washington’s Birthday offers another opportunity for the United
States to honor its veterans.
Washington's Birthday officially honors the life and work of
George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day
commemorates past presidents of the USA. Washington's Birthday is sometimes
known as Presidents' Day. This is because while most states have adopted
Washington's Birthday, some states officially celebrate Presidents' Day.
Some states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln, as
his birthday was also in mid-February. In the weeks or days leading up to the
holiday, schools often organize events and lessons for students about the
presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular. It is a
popular day for stores to start their sales