When George Washington was offered command of the Continental Army by Congress in 1775, he accepted the role, but not the ...

Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday ...

The shift from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents' Day began in the late 1960s, when Congress proposed the Uniform Monday ...

It wasn’t until April 6 that enough members of Congress were able to reach the capital to begin counting the ballots. In doing so, they unanimously elected George Washington to be the first U.S.

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what President's Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. presidents, is Feb. 17. What to know about the day, and presidents Washington and Lincoln.

President's Day is the next federal holiday, here's a look at what is open and closed in Nevada and why we celebrate ...

Changing just one number regarding income taxation — as the new administration, some congressional Republicans and probably ...

George Washington was coming to the end of his second presidential term and had already decided he would not run for a third term. On Sept. 19, 1796, he released his now famous farewell address. He ...