U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents.

As the United States prepares to celebrate President’s Day, we take a look at the origins of the annual holiday. The holiday, which is formerly known as Washington’s Birthday, is a commemoration of ...

This year, Presidents' Day falls on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The holiday falls on the third Monday in February each year.

When we think of the most legendary presidents our nation has had, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, ...

On this day in history, groundbreaking started for the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. Crews started construction of the Lincoln Memorial on Abraham Lincoln’s 105th birthday — Feb. 12, 1914. The memorial was ...

Their decision is expected over the next couple of weeks, before the end of the month.

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

President Lincoln, regarded by historians as one of the best presidents in history, was born on this day in 1809. He is frequently invoked by Trump.

"I have lost this battle because my force was too small. The Government must not & cannot hold me responsible for the result . . . . I have seen too many dead & wounded comrades to feel otherwise than ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and what is open or closed on the 2025 holiday.

Feb. 12 is Lincoln's Birthday, a legal state holiday in Connecticut. The post office will remain open, but entities like the ...

Celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday on February 12 by honoring his legacy of leadership, honesty, and perseverance. Explore ...