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In USA, Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday celebrated on the third
Monday of February. It is also commonly known as Presidents Day (or 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. It is a good chance to learn
more about American History, civic responsibility and even U.S. Geography.
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U.S. Presidents' Day, officially known as Washington's Birthday, is a federal
holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the third Monday of February.
In 2009, Presidents Day falls on February 16.
Although it has become known as a great weekend for sales, especially on cars,
there's a lot more to the holiday.
Presidents Day was originally designated in honor of George Washington's birthday
and is still legally called "Washington's Birthday." The first president
of the United States was born on February 22, 1732.
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