Video Of The Week - Happy Presidents' Day
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While for most of us Presidents' Day means enjoying a three day weekend, there is more to it than meets the eye. Celebrated on the third Monday of February, the day is intended to honor all American presidents, especially our founding father George Washington and the president who helped reshape our country - Abraham Lincoln.
Prior to 1968, both the Presidents had their own birthday celebrations - February 12th for Abraham Lincoln and February 22nd for George Washington.
In 1968, the 90th Congress decided to streamline Federal holidays and combined the two celebrations by calling it Presidents' Day - The law went into effect in 1971 and since then the third Monday of February has been a holiday to honor all our awesome presidents. In case you cannot recall who they were, below is entire line up.
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- connor B.almost 14 yearsgood music
marissaalmost 14 yearssweet!- laelaalmost 14 yearshappy presedents day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- donovanfalmost 14 yearsThe article informed me of all the past presidents up to the current president. Thanks Ms. Joiner.
- donovanfalmost 14 yearsI like the affects in the movie because of how the affects changes the presidents faces.
- donovanfalmost 14 yearsThis artile is very informal Ms. Joiner. Thank you! ^_^
ttsuialmost 14 yearsi think this is interesting andimportant
melmooalmost 14 yearshappy presidents day!
sunnybunnycutiealmost 14 yearsBTW the video is awesome.- sunnybunnycutiealmost 14 yearsThey were truly great men, Most of the U.S.A's Presidents were people who were able to help build and keep strong of beautiful mixed nation.