How Presidents Day has evolved from reverence to retail
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.
George has his day, and so does Abe. But states honor US presidents in lots of ways
U.S. states seem to mark Presidents Day with as many different names and honors as there have been presidents.
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Local Museums to offer free admission to celebrate Presidents' Day
The History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum are offering a special discounted admission to their museums on Monday, February 17 in honor of President’s Day. Admission for adults is ...
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When is Presidents Day 2025? What's open/closed and why we celebrate the federal holiday
Winter doldrums got you down? Well, at least you'll have a three-day holiday weekend to look forward to. Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in the middle of February to honor ...
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Indonesia’s bigger free meals budget to add 2 percentage points to growth, president’s adviser says
JAKARTA - Indonesia’s additional budget of 100 trillion rupiah (S$8.34 billion) for its programme to give free meals to schoolchildren this year will add nearly 2 percentage points to the ...
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Post office is closed but what about Publix? See what's open, closed on Presidents Day in Florida
Certain Floridians will get a long three-day weekend next month. Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in the middle of February to honor past U.S. presidents. If you're ...
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Post office is closed but what about Publix? See what's open, closed on Presidents Day in Florida
Certain Floridians will get a long three-day weekend next month. Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in the middle of February to honor past U.S. presidents. If you're wondering ...