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President’s Day. President’s Day. Can anyone name a President of the United States? What does a President do? Where does the President live?. The White House. Do you know who this is?. George Washington. 1 st President of the USA Fought in American Revolution for independence - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
President’s Day
President’s Day
• Can anyone name a President of the United States?
• What does a President do?
• Where does the President live?
The White House
Do you know who this is?
George Washington
• 1st President of the USA
• Fought in American Revolution for independence
• Cut down a cherry tree
Washington Monument
Do you know who this is?
Thomas Jefferson• 3rd President of USA
• Helped write Declaration of Independence
Jefferson Memorial
Do you know who this is?
Abraham Lincoln
• 16th President of USA
• Led the Civil War
• Helped free slaves
• Nicknamed “Honest Abe”
Lincoln Monument
Do you know who this is?
Barack Obama
• Current President of the USA
• 44th President
• First African-American President
What is President’s Day?
• Celebrated the third Monday in February
• To honor George Washington
• Honor those who helped create the USA
• Honor past and current President’s of the United States
President’s Day Celebrations
• Parades
• No School
• Camping or Picnic
• Shopping for big sales
President’s Song
• Link to music
Questions?
• Why do we celebrate President’s Day?
• Who is the 1st President of the USA?
• Who is the current President of the USA?
Hooray for Patriotic Holidays!!