About Today:: Why Do We Observe Presidents Day? 2/21/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Today is Presidents Day here in the US. Presidents Day is one of those holidays you might forget about, if you didn't get the day off.

Presidents Day Trivia  Presidents Day is to honor two presidents in particular: George Washington, who was the first president of the United States, and Abraham Lincoln, who I thought was the second president until I was about eight years old. George Washington Fast Facts Abraham Lincoln Fast Facts See More About:  presidents day  george washington  abraham lincoln

The 10 Most Influential Presidents  Both Washington and Lincoln make this list, but some others might surprise you. Who Do You Think Were the Most Influential Presidents? 8 Worst Presidents Ever See More About:  american presidents  presidential elections

Video: Branches of the Government  My friend Andre is a naturalized citizen of the United States, which, as he says, "means that I'm required to know more about the government than most people who were born here." (Cue the Sad Trombone of Truth.) Article: The Branches of Government Overview of the United States Government

Presidents Day Special: The Invention of Great Writing  Presidents Day is maybe the most annoyingly punctuated holiday ever. This is especially funny when you consider the fact that Lincoln in particular did so much to inspire better writing. The Gettysburg Address Facts and Myths About the Gettysburg Address