Have you ever asked why we have Presidents Day instead of celebrating George Washington’s birthday? The answer is money. Washington’s birthday became a day of remembrance in 1800, following his death in 1799. Then the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed in 1968 and went into effect in 1971. Interestingly, it was Richard Nixon that issued the executive order.
The plan was to have holidays on the third Monday of the month so people would have a three day weekend. Unions and merchants loved the idea, but there was push back because to celebrate all presidents diminished the significance of recognizing George Washington. Trust me, there have been a bunch of presidents that do not deserve being honored. Washington help found the country and some of the others make me wonder how the country survived.
But, American tradition was replaced with chasing the almighty dollar.
I do hope that you went to a mattress sale on Presidents Day.
It’s the approved way to celebrate.
PMO
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