Presidents’ DayFreshman Seminar

What is it? Washington's Birthday, also known

as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February. The day honors presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the USA's first president.

What do people do? Washington's Birthday officially honors the life and

work of George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day commemorates past presidents of the USA. Washington's Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents' Day. This is because while most states have adopted Washington's Birthday, some states officially celebrate Presidents' Day.

Some states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln, as his birthday was also in mid-February. In the weeks or days leading up to the holiday, schools often organize events and lessons for students about the presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular. It is a popular day for stores to start their sales.

Our PresidentsGEORGE WASHINGTON ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Washington’s Life Born February 22, 1732 in Virginia Married Martha Custis in 1759 Commander-in-chief of the Continental

Army (1775-1783) First President by unanimous choice Died on December 14, 1799 Universally regarded as the “Father of

his Country” Consistently ranked among the top three

Presidents by scholars and the general public

Crossing the Delaware and the surrender at Yorktown

Trivia Facts about Washington Washington was the only Founding Fathers to free his

slaves. He was the only president who did not live in

Washington D.C. The nation's capital, along with 1 state, 31 counties

and 17 cities (Maybe 18 counting the town of "George," in central Washington State) are named in his honor.

As a farmer, he is credited with introducing the mule to America.

He was the first Mason to serve as president. He was the only president to win a unanimous vote of

the Electoral College. Washington's 2nd inaugural address was the shortest

ever delivered - 135 words. Mt Vernon,his home

George Washington

“First in war—first in peace—and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and enduring scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform, dignified, and commanding, his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting.” Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee (Revolutionary Comrade)

Lincoln’s Life Born on the 12th of February 1809 in Kentucky Married to Mary Todd, November 1842 (four

sons) Failed in two attempts to be elected to the US

Senate Elected first Republican President in 1860 Civil War began in April 1861 Issued Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 Surrender of Confederacy in April 1865 Assassinated six days later

Last quality photo, March 1865

Signing of Emancipation Proclamation

Lincoln MonumentWith McClellan after Antietam

Young Man 16th President

Trivia Facts about Lincoln Lincoln was the tallest president. Artist Francis B.

Carpenter measured Lincoln's height in the White House. He measured six feet three and three-quarter inches in his stocking feet. Most sources round it off to 6 feet 4 inches. Lincoln's average weight was 180 pounds.

Lincoln's hat size was 7 1/8. His shoe size is normally listed as between 12 and 14.

Lincoln was the first president to be assassinated. He was the first president to have a beard. Lincoln was fond of pets, and owned horses, cats, dogs

and a turkey Abraham never once was photographed with his wife

Mary. Abraham Lincoln had no middle name. He was simply

(and legally) just Abraham Lincoln his entire life. Sometimes Abraham Lincoln's stovepipe hat was called

was his "desk and memorandum book" and also sometimes his "filing cabinet". This was because he kept mail, his bankbook, important papers, etc.in it.

Gettysburg Address “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”

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