It's President's Day - a Federal Holiday whose official name is Washington's Birthday. Since February is also the birth month of Abraham Lincoln, the holiday became known as President's Day. In 1968, changing the holiday's name to President's Day was considered and shot down by Congress. What they did do, was move the holiday to fall between the 1st and 16th President's birthdays.
What's closed today, what's open?
How presidentially savvy are you? Take the 20th Century Presidents Quiz to find out!
There have been 43 men that have served as President of the United states. How many can you name, and, can you name them in order?
While President Obama is the 44th president, only 43 Americans have taken the presidential oath. President Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms (1885-1889 and 1893-1897) and is recorded in history as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.
Which term would describe the President?
Head of Government
Head of State
Commander in Chief
If you said, 'all of the above', you're ready to move to the Executive Branch!
Not all inaugurations have taken place at the U.S. Capitol. In fact, our first President took his Oath of Office in New York City!
Our 44th President, Barack Obama, has written a few books but recently a book was written for him. Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country is a compilation of letters to the President from kids of all ages.
Susan Wise put up some Presidential Trivia for last President's Day should you want to revisit.
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