History of President's Day

Why did people decided to make a day to celebrate George Washington?

• They wanted to celebrate his birthday.

• He was the first president of the US.

• He was the most popular historical person in America at the time.

• All choices are correct.

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Why did people want to change Washington's Day?

• George Washington had died.

• They want to celebrate Abe Lincoln too.

• No one remembered George Washington.

Why did some people want this holiday to be on a Monday?

• This was Abe Lincoln's birthday.

• This was George Washington's birthday.

• This would give many people a 3-day weekend.

What is the District of Columbia?

• Washington D.C.

• A country

• Where George Washington was born.

When did most states change the name of Washington's Day to President's Day offically?

• 1770's

• 1800's

• 1900's

• 2000's