"Observed on February 22, George Washington's birthday, Presidents' Day became a holiday in 1885. In 1971, the day evolved to recognize all presidents, namely Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12. Still a federal holiday 140 years later, Presidents' Day is a time to reflect on the nation's leaders, who have shaped life for its citizens and affected the world in immeasurable ways-for better or worse."
"Still a federal holiday 140 years later, Presidents' Day is a time to reflect on the nation's leaders, who have shaped life for its citizens and affected the world in immeasurable ways-for better or worse. Some early presidents left legacies that set them apart from others. Those founding fathers have been immortalized as statues, with monuments and even as national landmarks. Take a look."
Presidents' Day originated as observance of George Washington's birthday on February 22 and became a federal holiday in 1885. The observance was broadened in 1971 to recognize all U.S. presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12. The holiday continues to serve as a time to reflect on national leaders who have shaped citizens' lives and influenced the world, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Several early presidents left distinctive legacies that distinguish them from their peers. Founding fathers have been memorialized through statues, monuments, and national landmarks. Smithsonian magazine contest photographs honor those presidents and their monuments.
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