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Washington’s Birthday celebrations were useful to both sides in Civil War, and huge in Cambridge
George Washington was born in the Colony of Virginia on Feb. 22, 1732, and, within his lifetime, his birthday had become a ...
Presidential historian calls for end to ‘silly’ Presidents’ Day, compares it to celebrating a king’s birthday
Presidents’ Day occurs on the third Monday of every February, and celebrates all US presidents, though it originally ...
NY rep wants Trump’s birthday to be new federal holiday: ‘Founder of America’s Golden Age’
US Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) has proposed turning June 14 — now celebrated as Flag Day — to be merged with Trump’s birthday ...
Presidents Day is federally recognized as Washington's Birthday. Here's why the name differs depending on your state
The federal holiday is officially Washington’s Birthday to honor George, the first president, and 34 states use his name in ...
Upstate NY lawmaker introduces bill to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday
An Upstate New York lawmaker is pushing to make President Donald Trump’s birthday a federal holiday. U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney ...
How George Washington’s birthday became a national holiday
George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet the nation is once again commemorating ...
Washington lawmakers debate removing first president from state flag. Critics call the move ‘un-American’
Democrats sponsoring the bill to remove Washington’s image from the state flag say he has “limited historical connection to ...
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Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday with Cake, Crafts, and History in Fredericksburg
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday at the Mary Washington House on Saturday, February 22, 2025! From 11 AM to 4 PM, enjoy ...