No School on Presidents Day: Would Washington and Lincoln Approve?
The third Monday in February is better known for its association with good deals on sleeper sofas and sedans than for the presidential birthday supposedly being commemorated. For millions of American schoolchildren, it’s also a day off from class.
The official name of the federal holiday is Washington’s Birthday, although the nation’s first president was born on Feb. 22. However, the date is widely referred to as Presidents Day, and many states use it to recognize the Feb. 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln, as well. Legislation recently introduced by Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, would move the federal holiday to Washington’s actual birthday.
Given that school districts across the country have cut instructional days to make up for budget shortfalls, and
The official name of the federal holiday is Washington’s Birthday, although the nation’s first president was born on Feb. 22. However, the date is widely referred to as Presidents Day, and many states use it to recognize the Feb. 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln, as well. Legislation recently introduced by Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, would move the federal holiday to Washington’s actual birthday.
Given that school districts across the country have cut instructional days to make up for budget shortfalls, and
