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From U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation
| George Washington at the signing of the U.S. Constitution Presidents’ Day reminds us to appreciate our first president, the founding of our nation, its values, and the “beloved Constitution and Union, as received from the Founders.” (quoted from Washington’s Farewell Address). A long standing Presidents’ Day tradition, followed for decades, is the reading by a U.S. Senator of George Washington’s Farewell Address in legislative session, which remains an annual event to this day. Although we typically call this holiday “Presidents’ Day,” the official name of the federal holiday is “Washington’s Birthday.” While the federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of February each year, George Washington’s birthday is recognized as February 22. Interestingly, Congress has never changed the name of the holiday, nor has it ever declared a national holiday to be binding in all states; each state has the freedom to determine its own legal holidays. George Washington, copy of painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1931-1932, RG 148, Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, George Washington Bicentennial Commission |
| Referring to this day as “Presidents’ Day” helps us reflect on not just our first president, but also other noted Presidents who have honorably served our great nation. About Us Dedicated to increasing knowledge and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Contact Us: [email protected] The U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida and is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt, public charity identified as a 501(c)(3) organization. |
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