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Presidents, first ladies gathering for Presidents Day in Mentor
As the first president of the United States, George Washington likely would be dismayed to see the bickering that divides ...
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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued ...
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How One President’s Day Became Presidents’ Day
The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the ...
Presidential history: The power and expansion of presidential direct action decrees
Presidential decrees have evolved into powerful tools that significantly impact American governance, shaping policy decisions ...
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This Historic Portrait of George Washington Is Being Restored to Its Former Glory
In 1779, the American artist Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of George Washington, depicting the president after an ...
Is the stock market open on Presidents Day 2025?
A heads-up for investors looking to trade on Monday that the stock markets will be closed in the United States for Washington’s Birthday. The NYSE, along with all U.S. stock and bond markets, will be ...