In 1837, the tone was more unorthodox when President Jackson opened the doors of the executive mansion on Washington’s birthday for citizens to enjoy an enormous cheese weighing nearly 1,400 pounds.

It's the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the countdown to the country's 250th anniversary ...

The federal holiday is officially Washington’s Birthday to honor George, the first president, and 34 states use his name in some way.

The next federal holiday after Washington's Birthday will be Memorial Day. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2025 federal holidays are: Jan. 1, Wednesday: New Year's Day ...

In 1837, the tone was more unorthodox when President Jackson opened the doors of the executive mansion on Washington’s birthday for citizens to enjoy an enormous cheese weighing nearly 1,400 pounds.

The federal holiday is officially Washington’s Birthday to honor George, the first president, and 34 states use his name in some way. States seem to have as many names for it and ideas about ...

The federal holiday is officially Washington’s Birthday to honor George, the first president, and 34 states use his name in some way. States seem to have as many names for it and ideas about ...