White House Historical Association Chief Education Officer Matthew Costello talked about the Constitutional foundations of the American presidency.

Ash Wednesday and Lent President's Day started in the 1880s when Americans first began celebrating the birth of President ...

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He has long been referred to as “the father of our country.” Yet as we celebrate Presidents Day, we struggle to remember who he ...

Presidents Day is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the holiday, what's open or closed and whether you can ...

If passed, House Bill 1446 would rename Presidents Day to George Washington’s Birthday. Originally established in honor of the first president, the holiday’s meaning has evolved into a ...

Presidents Day is here. While some will take the opportunity to honor the nation’s highest office on Monday, many are simply looking forward to a long weekend and holiday sales. Originally ...

A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter ... Commander in Chief and future first President, a truly remarkable ...

President's Day started in the 1880s when Americans first began celebrating the birth of President George Washington as a federal holiday, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Washington, who was ...

According to the National Archives, the day commemorates the births of two United States presidents — George Washington, who was born on Feb. 22, and Abraham Lincoln, who was born on Feb. 12.