Did you know George Washington is known as the Father of our Country? Did you know he was the only president to ever have been re-elected President of the United States for a second term? Classroom Ready presentation!

2. “Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the
third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in
recognition of President George Washington, it is still
officially called ‘Washington’s Birthday’ by the federal
government.”
Source: History.com

3. Nicknamed the “Father of
our Country,” Washington
was popular and beloved
during his United States
presidency from 1789 to
1797—so much so, that
plans were made to name a
capital city after him and
have a military parade to
commemorate it.

4.  Born February 22, 1722
 1752 Commander of the
Virginia Militia
 1759 married Martha
Dandridge Custis who
had 2 children
 Although a devoted
stepfather, he and
Martha had no children
together

5.  Delegate to the first
Continental Congress
in 1744, he was highly
opposed to the over-
taxing of the Americas
by Britain
 Great military leader
to the first troops that
were untrained, starving,
minimal ammunition &
poorly outfitted, he kept
them motivated to the
cause of freedom

8. Most widely
known as the
“Father of our
Country,”
George Washington was
fundamentally a man of the soil, a
country squire and Virginia
gentleman who loved his country
home, his dogs and blooded
livestock. This also led him to being
known as the “General on
Horseback” for his fine taste in half-
bred Arabian horses.

10. President’s Day History
Today we celebrate Washington’s
birthday (February 22) on the third
Monday in February. Washington’s
birthday is very close to Abraham
Lincoln’s birthday (February 12).
In 1968, Congress passed the
Uniform Monday Holiday Act to give
government worker’s an
opportunity for a 3-day weekend.
So, in 1971, the celebration of
Washington’s birthday was moved.
Its official name remains
“Washington’s Birthday”; however,
many now refer to it unofficially as
“President’s Day” to also recognize
the great Abraham Lincoln.
Source: history.com

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