The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions ...

Though rarely honored these days exactly on Feb. 22, his actual birth date, “Presidents Day” is officially still Washington’s birthday. And that’s entirely right and proper, as every American should ...

I was today years old when I learned that Virginia doesn’t observe a Presidents’ Day, but rather, we call it George Washington Day here. This came up when I got a notice in email inbox this morning ...

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions ...

Winter doldrums got you down? Well, at least you may get a three-day holiday weekend. Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in the middle of February to honor past U.S. presidents.

His image is chiseled into Mount Rushmore. His face adorns the dollar bill. The most recognized monument in our nation’s capital bears his name. His home is a popular tourist attraction. Countless ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...