SNM - Calendar: Washington's Birthday

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On the 2008 Calendar, Washington's Birthday is shown on the 18th of February (along with President's Day) but Washington's actual birthday is on the 22nd of February. The 2007 calendar had Washington's birthday on the 22nd. What is the scoop?

LeAnne

 

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Well, according to the federal government, the holiday observed on the third Monday in February is officially Washington's Birthday. But many Americans believe that this holiday is now called "Presidents' Day," in honor of both Presidents Washington and Lincoln, whose birthdays are Feb. 22 and Feb. 12, respectively. It turns out that whether you honor one or the other or both of these presidents may depend on where you live.

 

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"While the name change has never been authorized by Congress, it has gained a strong hold on the public consciousness, and is generally used on calendars, in advertising, and even by many government agencies. There have been attempts to introduce legislation requiring federal agencies to call the day Washington's Birthday, but these have never gotten very far. No matter what's in the law books, the popular usage is now well established."


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