[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

If it wasn'[t a federal holiday, than why is the post office and banks closed??

Did you read the thread? It is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday.

[merrymini]

It is my understanding that the southern states would not allow a bill to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday, so honoring all our presidents on Washington’s birthday would cover him. The fact that states behave like petulant children to deny such a great president this honor says more about them then it does about Lincoln.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Not true. Presidents Day is not a Federal holiday. The bill signed by President Johnson in 1968 was HR 15951. I read the bill. The law changes the date for the Federal holiday, Washington's Birthday, to the third Monday in February. But, it does not change the name of the holiday, which remains today as "Washington's Birthday". The law makes no reference to a "Presidents Day". I don't know of any Federal recognition of a holiday called Presidents Day.

Oh God. Who cares? It’s Monday. Enjoy

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by merrymini

It is my understanding that the southern states would not allow a bill to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday, so honoring all our presidents on Washington’s birthday would cover him. The fact that states behave like petulant children to deny such a great president this honor says more about them then it does about Lincoln.

Some states have created a state holiday that they call President's Day, but not Florida. In fact, Florida doesn't even recognize the Federal holiday and the libraries were open yesterday. The Federal holiday is called Washington's Birthday. But many people, including the national news media, seem to believe that the Federal holiday is called Presidents Day. It's not.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.

and so?????

[Ptmcbriz]

It doesn’t matter what you call it. It’s designated by the federal government as an official holiday. That’s why the post offices and banks are closed. Every state I’ve lived in recognizes it as holiday. It’s odd that Florida doesn’t respect honoring Washington, Lincoln, etc on this day. Although, I know some workers in The Villages that work for companies that gave them the day off as a paid holiday, so there are great companies honoring our Presidents.

[MikeN]

It is a federal holiday!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Oh God. Who cares? It’s Monday. Enjoy

It appears as though you have never started a thread. Perhaps you could post something that people would care about?

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Today is a Federal holiday called Washington's Birthday (not Presidents Day). Also, it is not a Florida state holiday. A lot of national news people seem to think that Presidents Day is a national holiday.

“ The "Presidents’ Day" Misnomer

Today the nation typically combines Washington’s Birthday with Presidents’ Day, celebrating both days on the third Monday in February. However, Presidents’ Day is not the official name of the holiday.

While the name “Presidents’ Day” was proposed for this Monday holiday in 1951, the U.S. government never officially changed the name. In the 1980s, thanks to advertising campaigns for holiday sales, the term became popularized and largely accepted.

The idea behind the name was to create a holiday that did not recognize a specific president, but rather celebrated the office of the presidency. This joint recognition would also celebrate President Lincoln's February 12 birthday within the same period, but arguably, George Washington (the Father of our country) deserves his own day. ” George Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day? * George Washington's Mount Vernon

Illinois used to have a state holiday on February 12 too, and two holidays in one month was considered too much by some people, so Presidents’ Day was adopted by the business community.

[Byte1]

Presidents' Day | GovInfo

"Presidents’ Day is observed annually on the third Monday in February. It is a federal holiday in the United States that was originally established in 1879 to commemorate the birthday of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Since then, the holiday has evolved to recognize all presidents who have served the needs of the country.

George Washington’s birthday falls on February 22nd and was celebrated as a separate holiday for many years. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved several Federal holidays to Mondays to create more three-day weekends for workers. In 1971, the implementation of the Uniform Monday Holiday Law (82 Stat. 250) moved the celebration of Washington's Birthday to the third Monday in February. Additionally, some reformers wanted to change the name of the holiday to Presidents' Day, in honor of both Lincoln and Washington. However, the proposal was rejected by Congress, and the holiday is still officially recognized as Washington's Birthday. While the name change has never been authorized by Congress, it has gained a strong hold on the public consciousness to honor all U.S. Presidents and is generally used on calendars, in advertising, and by many government agencies. (Source: National Archives "

[manaboutown]

To me it will always be Washington's Birthday. I also celebrate Lincoln's Birthday and Franklin's as I see them as incredible patriots who contributed enormously to build our great country.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

“ The "Presidents’ Day" Misnomer

Today the nation typically combines Washington’s Birthday with Presidents’ Day, celebrating both days on the third Monday in February. However, Presidents’ Day is not the official name of the holiday.

While the name “Presidents’ Day” was proposed for this Monday holiday in 1951, the U.S. government never officially changed the name. In the 1980s, thanks to advertising campaigns for holiday sales, the term became popularized and largely accepted.

The idea behind the name was to create a holiday that did not recognize a specific president, but rather celebrated the office of the presidency. This joint recognition would also celebrate President Lincoln's February 12 birthday within the same period, but arguably, George Washington (the Father of our country) deserves his own day. ” George Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day? * George Washington's Mount Vernon

Illinois used to have a state holiday on February 12 too, and two holidays in one month was considered too much by some people, so Presidents’ Day was adopted by the business community.

They figured out if they didn’t make it Presidents’ Day there would be 44 other holidays for presidents and counting.