The evolution of Presidents Day
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What Is Presidents’ Day? A History.
The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
The Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals (and Bedding Too!)
It’s one of the best times of year to invest in a mattress, pillows, and sheets. Here’s everything we recommend buying and who has the best sales during Presidents’ Day weekend.Wired - 4d -
Presidents Day: Is mail delivered, trash collected on Monday?
Monday is a federal holiday — here's what services may be interrupted.The Hill - 4d -
Thousands Gather on Presidents’ Day to Call Trump a Tyrant
Protesters opposing broad swaths of President Trump’s agenda took the streets across the country, including outside the U.S. Capitol.The New York Times - 2d -
Is the stock market open today? Will the post office deliver mail on Presidents Day?
What you need to know about how the Presidents Day holiday on Monday affects financial markets, government services, schools and more.MarketWatch - 3d -
What's open and closed on Presidents Day 2025? Here's what to expect.
Whatever your plans for the federal holiday, here's what to know about whether the stock market, post office mail, banks and retailers are open on Presidents Day 2025.CBS News - 3d -
White House touts Trump's comeback to mark Presidents Day
The White House touted President Trump’s comeback from facing multiple legal issues to his 2024 victory to mark Presidents Day on Monday. It shared an image on social media of Trump’s mug shot from ...The Hill - 3d -
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump opponents use Presidents Day to protest his policies across the country
Opponents of President Trump are using the Presidents Day holiday to protest his policies, with demonstrations taking place in cities across the country. Protesters rallied on Feb. 17 to declare ...The Hill - 2d
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