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HISTORY MONDAY PROFILE OF THE DAY ~ 02-18-2008
2/18/2008 8:20:53 AM
History of Presidents' Day (courtesy of http://www.patriotism.org)

The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday in 1796 (the last full year of his presidency).   Washington, according to the calendar that has been used since at least the mid-18th century, was born on February 22, 1732.  According to the old style calendar in use back then, however, he was born on February 11.  At least in 1796, many Americans celebrated his birthday on the 22nd while others marked the occasion on the 11th instead.

By the early 19th century, Washington's Birthday had taken firm root in the American experience as a bona fide national holiday.  Its traditions included Birthnight Balls in various regions, speeches and receptions given by prominent public figures, and a lot of revelry in taverns throughout the land.  Then along came Abraham Lincoln, another revered president and fellow February baby (born on the 12th of the month).  The first formal observance of his birthday took place in 1865, the year after his assassination, when both houses of Congress gathered for a memorial address.  While Lincoln's Birthday did not become a federal holiday like George Washington's, it did become a legal holiday in several states.

In 1968, legislation (HR 15951) was enacted that affected several federal holidays.  One of these was Washington's Birthday, the observation of which was shifted to the third Monday in February each year whether or not it fell on the 22nd.  This act, which took effect in 1971, was designed to simplify the yearly calendar of holidays and give federal employees some standard three-day weekends in the process. 

Apparently, while the holiday in February is still officially known as Washington's Birthday (at least according to the Office of Personnel Management), it has become popularly (and, perhaps in some cases at the state level, legally) known as "President's Day."  This has made the third Monday in February a day for honoring both Washington and Lincoln, as well as all the other men who have served as president.

Congrats to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, & others !!!
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Re: HISTORY MONDAY PROFILE OF THE DAY ~ 02-18-2008
2/18/2008 8:38:47 AM

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for this great Monday Profile. I am happy to be near the comp and to be able to visit your great forum.

Thanks for the info about THE THIRD MONDAY AT FEBRUARY ... I didn`t know that before.

Have a great week!

Luka
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Re: HISTORY MONDAY PROFILE OF THE DAY ~ 02-18-2008
2/18/2008 8:48:02 AM
Hi Luka, tell your Mom I said hello lol. Glad you enjoy this forum. Believe me, I do a lot more learning than I do sharing at Adlandpro! Thanks for your support, Stephen

P.S. I know everyone isn't an American, and everyone doesn't love some of the past or even present Presidents. Thanks for allowing those of who do to pay our respects, honor our country, and celebrate Presidents' Day 2008.
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Re: HISTORY MONDAY PROFILE OF THE DAY ~ 02-18-2008
2/18/2008 8:58:27 AM
Hello Stephen,

I didn't know about this President's Day so far!
George Washington, Ab Lincoln and a few others were indeed great state's men and patriots! I don't intend to be a party braker but its fair to say that there are some not too deserving of this title!

Congratulations to all your most deserving men of state, Presidents who were real Patriots!


Thank you Stephen for this very interesting informantion.

With friendhsip,
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Re: HISTORY MONDAY PROFILE OF THE DAY ~ 02-18-2008
2/18/2008 8:58:41 AM
Hi Stephen,

Thank you ! Have a great President's Day!


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