George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and which stores are open or ...

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 ...

President's Day is coming up. Here's what to know about the holiday, including what it celebrates and what's open and closed ...

Here's everything to know about the Feb. 17 holiday, including what Presidents Day celebrates and what is open or closed on the 2025 holiday.

As the United States prepares to celebrate President’s Day, we take a look at the origins of the annual holiday. The holiday, which is formerly known as Washington’s Birthday, is a commemoration of ...

4 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was elected the first president of the United States ...

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.