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Celebrate and honor the leaders of our great nation this Presidents' Day on February 19th! Tracing its origin back to the 1880s, Presidents' Day initially began as a celebration of George Washington's birthday, which falls on February 22. Over the years, it has evolved to encompass the recognition of all U.S Presidents, past and present, and their contributions towards sculpting the American dream. A historic day indeed that allows us to revere the vision and courage of these leaders. Let's pay tribute and remember the heroes of our nation on this special day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1880</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Washington's Birthday</div><div class='timeline-text'>George Washington's birthday was officially celebrated as a country-wide event for the first time, scheduled for February 22nd.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Uniform Monday Holiday Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>U.S Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which proposed moving the celebration of Washington's birthday from February 22nd to the third Monday in February.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Implementation of New Date</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Uniform Monday Holiday Act officially took effect, shifting the observance of Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Presidents' Day Embraced</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "Presidents’ Day" began to be popularly used instead of Washington's Birthday, with many interpreting the holiday as honoring both Washington and Lincoln.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Today</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration of All U.S Presidents</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, Presidents’ Day is viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present, and their contributions to the nation.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create President's Day Crafts</h3><p class='facts-text'>Get your creative juices flowing with some president-themed crafts. This could be making a paper mache model of Mount Rushmore, designing your own presidential seal, or carving president busts out of soap.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Visit a Presidential Library or Museum</h3><p class='facts-text'>Spend the day engrossed in the history and legacy of our nation's leaders by taking a trip to a local presidential library or museum. These institutions preserve the historical records and memorabilia of past Presidents, making it a perfect educational outing for President's Day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hold a Presidential Trivia Night</h3><p class='facts-text'>Learn more about past Presidents in a fun and entertaining way by hosting a trivia night focused on presidential facts and feats. This can be a family affair or a fun event with friends.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bake Presidential Treats</h3><p class='facts-text'>Each President had their favorite food. Why not celebrate the day by baking a batch of Abraham Lincoln's favorite almond cake, or cooking up George Washington's beloved cherry pie? It's a sweet way to pay tribute!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Read Presidential Biographies</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dive deep into the lives of former Presidents by diving into some presidential biographies. These books provide great insights into the roles these leaders have played in shaping the country and will help to clarify our understanding of how we became the nation we are today.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Presidents' Day celebrates the leaders who shaped our nation.</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day offers an opportunity to honor and appreciate the impact that all U.S Presidents have had on our country. It is a tribute to their foresight, bravery, and contributions to the American Dream, allowing us to reflect on their important work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Presidents' Day provides educational opportunities.</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether we're visiting a presidential library or museum, reading biographies on past presidents, or engaging in presidential trivia, this holiday encourages us to expand our knowledge about our nation's history and the leaders who have guided us through it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The holiday lets us participate in thematic activities.</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Through crafting, baking, and other activities related to past presidents, we can feel more connected to these past leaders and the eras they represent. These fun, president-themed activities not only make the day enjoyable, but they also serve to remind us of the presidents' personal aspects and everyday identities.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Presidents' Day marks the first federal holiday to honor an individual American</h3><p class='facts-content'>In 1879, Washington's Birthday became the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen and was initially celebrated only in the District of Columbia. It was expanded to the whole country in 1885.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Not all states observe Presidents’ Day in the same manner</h3><p class='facts-content'>While some states honor both Washington and Lincoln, others honor Washington and Thomas Jefferson but not Lincoln, and still others honor all presidents.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Presidents' Day is traditionally a time of patriotic celebration and remembrance</h3><p class='facts-content'>In its original incarnation as Washington's Birthday, the day was marked by public ceremonies in Washington's honor around the nation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Presidents' Day has become a significant commercial event for sales on cars and appliances</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the mid-1980s, with a push from advertisers, specifically car salespersons, the term 'Presidents' Day' began being used not just as a time of remembrance but also as a time to indulge in commercial discounts and sales.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The date of Presidents' Day continues to cause confusion and debate</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although the federal government still recognizes the third Monday in February as "Washington's Birthday," it is colloquially recognized as "Presidents' Day" across many states. This discrepancy in names and its purpose (whether to celebrate just Washington, or Lincoln too, or all presidents) contributes to ongoing debates.</p></div></div>
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