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George Washington's Birthday is a Federal Holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February, although many states, retailers, and others refer to the holiday as Presidents Day. Washington's Birthday will next be celebrated on February 21, 2011. This page contains some history of how the holiday originally designed to honor George Washington has developed to what is now commonly known as Presidents Day and contains links to various activities appropriate for the holiday. History of Washington's Birthday George Washington's Birthday from the National Archives Article about Presidents Day from the New Yorker
Public Law 90-363 moving Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February
Explanation of Washington's Birthdate (February 11th vs. February 22nd)
George Washington Birthday Celebration - Alexandria, Virginia
George Washington Birthday Parade - Alexandria, Virginia
Washington's Birthday Celebration - Laredo, Texas
Presidents Day Activities and Crafts
Teacher Resources and Lesson Plans about Presidents Day
Lesson Plans, Crafts, and Coloring Pages about Washington's Birthday from Crayola
Activities, Crafts, and Worksheets about Presidents Day from Enchanted Learning
Presidents Day Activities
President’s Day activities and games
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