Understanding President's Day

What was the original name of President's Day?

• Founders' Day

• Washington's Birthday

• Lincoln's Birthday

• Independence Day

Which U.S. President is primarily honored on President's Day?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

In which year did Washington's Birthday become a federal holiday?

• 1879

• 1776

• 1865

• 1901

What is a common activity for children on President's Day?

• Lighting fireworks

• Learning about past presidents

• Going trick-or-treating

• Exchanging gifts

What does the term 'reenactment' refer to in the context of President's Day?

• A play that acts out historical events

• A parade in Washington, D.C.

• A speech by the current president

• A new law being passed