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The Educated Reporter: Presidents Day: Would Lincoln or Washington Approve of Closing Schools?

The Educated Reporter: Presidents Day: Would Lincoln or Washington Approve of Closing Schools?:


Presidents Day: Would Lincoln or Washington Approve of Closing Schools?

In honor of Presidents Day today, here's an updated version of my post from the previous holiday. 

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