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Presidents Day: How Washington's birthday became a business bonanza
It's a day many Americans enjoy off from work and cash in on sales. The big picture: The way the holiday is celebrated has ...
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Washington’s Birthday celebrations were useful to both sides in Civil War, and huge in Cambridge
Washington’s Birthday has been largely forgotten as a distinct celebration, but its commemoration in Civil War-era Cambridge ...
Washington lawmaker wants to redesign state flag
A partisan fight over whether Washington's flag truly represents the state in the best way it could is brewing in Olympia, ...
Presidents Day 2025: What's open and closed on Washington's birthday?
This year, Presidents Day 2025 falls on Feb 17. Originally dedicated to George Washington, it now honors Lincoln as well as ...
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George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways
The federal government doesn't even recognize Monday as Presidents Day. It's officially Washington's Birthday, honoring the first president and the original American yardstick for measuring greatness.
Presidents' Day A Federal Holiday: How Washington's Birthday Commemoration Turned from Reverence to Retail
Feb 17 is celebrated as Presidents' Day in US, to commemorate birthday of former PrezGeorge Washington. Here's how this day ...
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George Washington’s Birthday: closings and schedule changes
Today is the official observance of the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Here’s a rundown of holiday closings and schedule changes.
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Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday with Cake, Crafts, and History in Fredericksburg
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday at the Mary Washington House on Saturday, February 22, 2025! From 11 AM to 4 PM, enjoy ...