Presidents Day

Presidents Day was started on February 1885 and was officially called Washington’s birthday. It started out as recognition for George Washington and has since become a day to honor all presidents. There are still states that celebrate Washington’s birthday, Lincoln’s birthday, and others but the nationwide holiday (officially called Washington’s Birthday) is known by many as presidents day. The holiday started after the death of George Washington to honor him and then later the Washington Monument. It was unofficially a holiday until a measure was signed by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Then President Nixon moved the date and people thought that the holiday was intended to honor Lincoln and Washington and marketers used it to celebrate a three day weekend of sales called Presidents Day. President’s day is celebrated around the country with reenactments, patriotic remembrance, and celebration.