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Dani Frieson We have had 44 presidents who have led us to where we are today. They have made our lives much easier and much safer. So why not celebrate a day for the men who have help us through fierce wars? Presidents Day was first established in 1885 but didn’t become a ‘Uniform Monday Holiday Act’- “an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers-” didn't get accepted until 1971. Originally this holiday was meant to celebrate Washington’s Birthday, and many states still celebrate it in that way. Now many states celebrate this holiday as honoring other presidents. Although many stopped celebrating this day that is on the third week of February every year. There still is a way that many people remember Washington’s birthday. Most American are celebrating him on February 22nd. In the 2000’s, 50% of the United States has changed their calendar to officially say Presidents Day. “Congressional measures to restore Washington and Lincoln’s individual birthdays were proposed during the early 2000’s, but all failed to gain much attention. For its part, the federal government has held fast to the original incarnation of the holiday as celebration of the country’s first president. The third Monday in February is still listed on official calendars as Washington's Birthday.” (https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day)
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