Government offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. While the holiday is sometimes ...

The U.S. has recognized Thanksgiving since 1789, when President George Washington issued the first proclamation designating the first national day of thanksgiving. It fell on Thursday, November 26 ...

On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, designating “a day of public thanks-giving” to be held on “Thursday the 26th day of November” that year.

By Remy Tumin George Washington was not a huge fan of celebrating ... Indiana and New Mexico celebrate Lincoln’s birthday on the day after Thanksgiving. You’ve seen ads for sales for ...

So while the federal government calls it Washington's Birthday, in many states, including Florida, it's recognized as ...

President's Day 2025 falls on 17th February. Learn about its history, significance, and the celebrations in honor of George ...

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 to be an ...