Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 16, 2004 13:08:06 GMT -5
Happy President's Day!
No wonder the roads where so empty!
Until 1971, both February 12 and February 22
were observed as federal public holidays to honor the
birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and George
Washington (February 22).
In 1971 President Richard Nixon proclaimed one single
federal public holiday, the Presidents' Day, to be observed
on the 3rd Monday of February, honoring all past presidents
of the United States of America.
Personally, I liked it better when we celebrated
the presidents birthdays seperately. Now that they're
all lumped together, it's just an excuse for a big sale at
the furniture stores and car dealersips.....
Anyway, as George would say, I can not tell a lie!
I will enjoy today, just because I can..... Hugs, SG
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.