But The Associated Press Stylebook calls it "Presidents Day." Washington's Birthday holiday technically celebrates the birth of George Washington and, in some states Abraham Lincoln. But other ...

Notable commanders-in-chief such as Revolutionary War hero and first U.S. President George ... DAY QUIZ! HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THIS POPULAR HOLIDAY? Civil War victor and lawyer President Abraham ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since ...

In addition to being president, Abraham ... Lincoln prompted the South to begin to withdraw, or secede, from the Union. In 1860, Lincoln was the first ever president to be elected with less than 50% ...

“[George] Washington ... In-Chief.” Abraham Lincoln chose for his cabinet very capable individuals who were his rivals for the Republican nomination to be president: William Seward, Salmon ...

Presidents Day began as a celebration of George ... the "Land of Lincoln," Springfield is home to many historic sites honoring the nation's 16th president, including the Abraham Lincoln ...

Over two million visitors make the journey to the Black Hills every year to gaze upon the colossal sculpture of four U.S. presidents ... of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln ...

The first former president to pass away, George Washington, specifically requested a private funeral without orations or parades. Citizens largely ignored these wishes, besieging Washington’s ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — An Emancipation Day Parade will be held in Charleston on Wednesday to commemorate the decree issued by President Abraham Lincoln that changed the trajectory of America ...

Taking the Oath with your hand on a book According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began ... given by his mom and also President Abraham Lincoln's family Bible.

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...