February 22nd is Presidents’ Day. Presidents’ Day was started in 1879 by Abraham Lincoln to honor President Washington.
Presidents’ Day is every year on February 22nd, the 3rd Monday of the month. President Lincoln made this holiday on February 22nd because that was President Washington’s birthday. Some people view this holiday only to honor Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, but others use this holiday to honor all presidents past and present.
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