1. Presidents’ Day

2. Presidents’ Day Mystery Heroes In 1971, the 3 rd Monday in February was set aside to honor two American heroes. These heroes both had birthdays in February, and at different times, had a very special job – President of the United States. Do you know who they are?

3. Hint – One of these heroes was our first president! He was a general during the Revolutionary War. He is known as the “Father of Our Country”. He is also known as the man who could not tell a lie. His wife was Martha. His real name is … Presidents’ Day

4. Washington Presidents’ Day George

5. What do YOU know about George Washington? Turn to your partner and tell them 3 things about George Washington. Now, your partner will tell you 3 things they know about George Washington. Do you know these fun facts about George Washington? He was from Virginia He was the first to sign the U.S. Constitution He was 6’2” His face is on Mount Rushmore His birthday is Feb. 22 nd

6. Hint - The other hero was president during the Civil War (also called the War Between the States, also called The War of Northern Aggression). He freed the slaves! He is known as Honest Abe. His wife was Mary. His real name is … Presidents’ Day

7. Abraham Presidents’ Day Lincoln

8. What do YOU know about Abraham Lincoln? Now turn to your partner and tell them 3 things you know about Abraham Lincoln. Now your partner will tell you 3 things they know about Abraham Lincoln. Do you know these fun facts about Abraham Lincoln? He was from Illinois He was a lawyer He was the 1 st President to be assassinated He was 6’4”, the tallest president His face is on Mount Rushmore His birthday is Feb. 12 th

9. Let’s take a look at a video on Mount Rushmore where they honor these two presidents and two others. Click on the link below to view the video www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents- day/videos/ www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents- day/videos/

10. Even though Presidents Day began as a way to honor Presidents Washington and Lincoln, that’s not how it stayed. Presidents’ Day

11. As time went by, people in the United States decided it was rather silly to honor only two of our presidents on Presidents’ Day, when all of our presidents are heroes, and all have accomplished great things.

12. Today, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday that honors all our presidents, as it should. Counting our current president, Barack Obama, there have been 44 presidents of the United States. Presidents’ Day

13. So… what’s this all mean? We live in a great country where we find importance in honoring our heroes. Monday Feb. 16 th is Presidents’ Day, so you get Friday and Monday off from school in honor and remembrance of all Presidents who have served our country.

14. Check out the 44 Presidents of the United States Click on the link below to view the video http://youtu.be/xBrSgyPgwYg For more facts, check out this site http://www.diffen.com/difference/Abraham_Lincoln_vs_ George_Washington http://www.diffen.com/difference/Abraham_Lincoln_vs_ George_Washington