Presidents Day

    Presidents day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called "Wash ingtons Birthday" by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22- Washingtons actual day of birth the holiday became populary known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971's Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three day weekends for the Nations workers. WQhile several states still have individual Holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present.

    February 15