Presidents' Day: Honoring the Birthdays of Washington and Lincoln

On the third Monday in February, Presidents' Day, which honors the birthdays of two of the most important presidents of the United States, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, is celebrated. In this addition to the Finding Out About Holidays series, author Mary Dodson Wade gives a brief history of the lives of these influential men and their contributions to making the country strong. Color photographs, Internet addresses, and a glossary contribute to an understanding of the...
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On the third Monday in February, Presidents' Day, which honors the birthdays of two of the most important presidents of the United States, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, is celebrated. In this addition to the Finding Out About Holidays series, author Mary Dodson Wade gives a brief history of the lives of these influential men and their contributions to making the country strong. Color photographs, Internet addresses, and a glossary contribute to an understanding of the celebrations held today and the reasons why these presidents are still revered.