Presidents' Day Facts
Presidents' Day falls on the third Monday in February in the United States. It is also known as Washington's Birthday, after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day is meant to celebrate George Washington and all the presidents of the U.S. It became a federal holiday in 1879. Although there was an attempt in 1968 to officially call the third Monday in February Presidents' Day, it failed. It eventually came to pass that in 1971. Still many states choose to call this day Presidents' Day instead of Washington's Birthday. Some states also celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday at this time as well. Interesting Presidents' Day Facts: Presidents' Day/Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday in the United States. Even though George's birthday was February 22nd, the day is officially celebrated on the third Monday in February. In the 1700s, George Washington's birthday was celebrated while he was still alive, and many in the U.S. took part in the festivities. He was born in 1732 and died in 1799. George Washington was president for two terms, from 1789 to 1793, and 1793 to 1797. George Washington had important military roles prior to becoming president. Under his leadership, the American Continental Army defeated the British in 1783. Many believe he is the most important politician in American history. In 1879, approximately one century later, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed the bill making February 22nd a federal holiday. Abraham Lincoln's birthday falls closely to George Washington but his is not a federal holiday. Many states still celebrate his birthday along with George Washington's. There are three universities and the capital of the United States, Washington DC named after George Washington, as is Washington State. George Washington is featured on the quarter dollar coin and the one dollar bill. Cherries are very popular when making desserts for celebrating George Washington's birthday. The reason for the popularity of cherries relates directly to a story about George Washington. When asked if he'd cut down a cherry tree, George Washington said he could not tell a lie. It became common in the late 1980s for retailers to use Presidents' Day as a day to sell off old stock. Since 1888, George Washington's Farewell Address has been read in the senate on February 22nd of most years. Schools often organize lessons and other activities for their students in the days leading up to the holiday. Some occur weeks ahead as the holiday sometimes falls during the week that school is closed for mid-winter recess. Some spell it President's Day and some spell it Presidents' Day. Presidents' Day refers to more than one president while President's Day refers to one President. The difference in spelling may be because some celebrate George Washington alone on this day and others celebrate George and Abraham Lincoln, while some may be celebrating all presidents. Even though it is a federal holiday, each state is free to call it what they choose and how to celebrate. There were four presidents born in February including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, William Harrison and Ronald Reagan. Most celebrate Presidents' Day in honor of the first two.
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While we know Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, there is plenty more to the holiday than just that. After the Roman Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage, Saint Valentine continued to marry men and women in secret. Even then, it was traditional for men and women to exchange flowers on their wedding day, as a sign of good luck and the start of a “blooming” relationship. Today, we continue to celebrate love on February 14th, the day Saint Valentine died, by exchanging flowers, and the more modern chocolates and teddy bears. But just how many flowers, candy and teddy bears is it really? Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or coupled up for Valentine’s Day, here are a few fun facts about our most beloved holiday. Valentine’s Day Facts:
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Manchester, New Hampshire is not only the city that bequeathed the comic genius of Adam Sandler to the world. It’s not the glitziest place on the map, and you probably won’t find any of the homes from your favorite TV shows there but it’s a very livable, affordable and enjoyable town with great arts, sports and entertainment options. Here are eight essential things you need to know about Manchester before you move: Location Manchester’s location in the heart of New England offers easy access to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Canada and the West Coast, as well as puts it within easy driving distance of Vermont and Maine. New Hampshire’s biggest town is perfectly located for year round fun- from sporty winter adventures to summer activities such as hiking, tubing, swimming, boogie-boarding and whale watching. Affordability In 2009, the Manchester-Nashua metro area ranked 1st on the Forbes List of America’s 100 Cheapest Places To Live, thanks in part to the fact that New Hampshire has no personal income tax and no sales tax. Dividends and interest are taxed at only 5%, making New Hampshire one of the lowest-tax states; Manchester, in particular, ranked second on Kiplinger’s list of Tax-Friendly Cities. Weather Paraphrasing the state’s motto of “Live Free or Die”, residents of Manchester came up with their own little motto, and you’ll be hearing it quite frequently when you move to Manchester. It goes “Live, Freeze and Die” and it elegantly, if somewhat morbidly, sums up the experience of living in New Hampshire. With as much as 60 inches of snowfall during winter, you’ll be needing some top-quality snow boots. Quality of life Manchester offers residents the pillars of quality living, with safe streets, low poverty, excellent healthcare and a variety of education choices. New Hampshire consistently ranks as the safest state, with the lowest homicide rate in the country. It is considered the 5th healthiest state in the nation and its health system ranks 2nd overall. With a poverty rate of 8.2%, New Hampshire has the lowest percentage of people living in poverty in the country. Education Manchester is home to 10 higher education institutes, including Southern New Hampshire University, Granite State College, New Hampshire Institute of Art and St. Anselm College. Over 8000 students enroll annually to these schools. Higher education institutions are not only big employers, they also provide the local workforce with skilled and educated young people. These people also tend to be top consumers, boosting the local economy. Employment New Hampshire has a low unemployment rate (4.4% compared to the US average of 5.9%) and some great job opportunities in a variety of fields and industries. In particular, Manchester has a diversified employment roster which includes high-tech, communications, healthcare and financial services companies, in addition to manufacturing firms. Sports Manchester is the only city in New Hampshire with a professional sports team. If you’re a sports fan, catch a Fisher Cats baseball game at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium or see the Manchester Monarch ice-hockey team play the Verizon Wireless Arena. Manchester also has a strong rugby, roller derby and women’s tackle football scene. Arts and Entertainment There are so many answers to the question what to do in Manchester, especially if you like music and the arts. From the Currier Museum of Art’s timeless masterpieces to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Zimmerman House, Manchester does not disappoint fans of art, architecture, and design. The historic Palace Theatre is a perfect venue to enjoy Broadway hits as well as top notch jazz and blues performances. It’s also located about 100 miles south of Storyland, one of the best underrated theme parks in the USA. And we haven’t even mentioned the natural beauty of the area surrounding the city where Manchester residents can spend the day skiing, fishing, tubing or just relaxing. Warriors4Trump Comment Policy
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