1. Presidents’ Day Honoring Washington and Lincoln

2. How Presidents’ Day Began The first celebration of a president’s birthday took place in 1782, to honor Washington’s 50 th birthday. It has been celebrated ever since.The first celebration of a president’s birthday took place in 1782, to honor Washington’s 50 th birthday. It has been celebrated ever since. Presidents’ Day is meant to honor the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and President George Washington (February 22).Presidents’ Day is meant to honor the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and President George Washington (February 22).

3. In 1971, President Richard Nixon set aside the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day.In 1971, President Richard Nixon set aside the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day.

4. 1 st President of the U.S. Born: February 22, 1732 President from: 1789-1797 Jobs before he was president: farmer, surveyor, and soldier Nickname: The Father of our Country

5. Why Washington was liked WiseWise GoodGood CalmCalm CapableCapable ConsiderateConsiderate JustJust BraveBrave

6. Washington Monument Completed: 1884Completed: 1884 Cost: $1.2 millionCost: $1.2 million Shape: obeliskShape: obelisk Height: 555 feetHeight: 555 feet

7. 16 th President of the U.S. Born: February 12, 1809Born: February 12, 1809 President from: 1861-1865President from: 1861-1865 Jobs before President: store clerk, postmaster, and lawyerJobs before President: store clerk, postmaster, and lawyer Nickname: Honest AbeNickname: Honest Abe

8. Why Lincoln was liked DeterminedDetermined PersistentPersistent ThoughtfulThoughtful FearlessFearless TirelessTireless PatientPatient ForgivingForgiving

9. Lincoln Memorial Completed: 1922Completed: 1922 Cost: $3 millionCost: $3 million Style: Neoclassic Greek templeStyle: Neoclassic Greek temple Height: 99 feetHeight: 99 feet

10. Honoring Other Presidents Mount Rushmore, Black Hills, SDMount Rushmore, Black Hills, SD

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