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Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February, meaning it can occur the 15th through the 21st inclusive, in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. Colloquially, it is widely known as Presidents Day and is often an occasion to remember all the presidents, not just George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is also in February. The term "Presidents Day" was coined in a deliberate attempt to change the holiday into one honoring multiple presidents.
The day is also a state holiday in most states with official names including Presidents' Day, President's Day and Washington's and Lincoln's Birthday. Depending upon the specific law, the state holiday might celebrate officially Washington alone, Washington and Lincoln, or some other combination of U.S. presidents (such as Washington and the third president Thomas Jefferson, who was instead born in April).
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Washington's Birthday is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is also commonly known as Presidents Day. As Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day, it is also the official name of a concurrent state holiday celebrated on the same day in a number of states.Titled Washington's Birthday, a federal holiday honoring George Washington was originally implemented by an Act of Congress in 1879 for government offices in the District of Columbia (20 Stat. 277) and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices (23 Stat. 516). As the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal ...
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The Albright College Brass Quintet performs George Washington's Birthday Party arranged by Andy Clark. Lights, Camera Music: A String Chamber Orchestra and Small Ensembles Concert April 1, 2012
Wishing you a Happy Washington's Birthday, February 22nd! Music by Mitch Miller.
Three Munroe Egret sharpies sailing on Biscayne Bay. Music: "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Gabriella Quevedo
After one hundred and eighteen years, the Washington's Birthday Celebration is still the best party on the South Texas border! The annual Washington's Birthday Celebration has become a Laredo institution, with its traditions closely tied to the history of its community. Its focus is the fostering of greater understanding between the people of the Americas, the promotion of Laredo as one of Texas' most patriotic and culturally alive cities, and the creation of a greater sense of civic and national pride. As such, it continues to gain both national and international notoriety. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS OR ANY OTHER WBCA EVENT, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WBCALAREDO.ORG.
Scott Schlup conducting the Loveland Concert Band in "George Washington's Birthday Party" by Andy Clark
Retired Marine Corps General James N. Mattis will be the featured honoree when Washington College gathers Friday afternoon, February 21, for its annual George Washington’s Birthday Convocation. General Mattis, who most recently served as Commander of the U.S. Central Command, will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree. The College also will bestow its President’s Medal on a local character-education program, Character Counts!, and a businessman and civic leader who is its staunchest champion, Richard Goodall. In addition, it will recognize the accomplishments of two distinguished alumni, thank dedicated employees for their service, and welcome a select group of students into the nation’s oldest academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa.
Oh, what have I begun? I second guess myself.
A righteous act undone, another plan that fails.
And I am humbled by the way you live your faith.
A man amongst your men, a hero to the states.
Chorus:
Across the Delaware, oh you weren't scared.
Just looking for redemption with your prayers.
And now you cannot lie, your father's eyes are watching you
with every choice you make.
I try and hide my face, remember what I've done.
But every step I take, it's never what I want.
A revolution starts, stand and take the lead.
So quick to win our hearts, and first to bring us peace.
Repeat Chorus
You came to me at night in sleep and blessed me with
a concious need to listen close.
You said to me its difficult you see, an honest man to be.