Presidents’ Day: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Washington’s Birthday

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Gilbert Stuart: portrait of George Washington

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United States presidency of the United States of America February holiday Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Labor Day Father’s Day Columbus Day Memorial Day Indigenous Peoples’ Day Women’s Equality Day Veterans Day