Presidents Day

1. What is Presidents Day? 

  Throughout the 19th century, George Washington was the towering figure of U.S. history to the American public. In honor of the man who commanded the Continental Army and led the American colonies to victory in the Revolutionary War, served as first President of the United States of America, and earned the sobriquet "The Father of Our Country," Washington's Birthday, February 22, was celebrated with more patriotic fervor than any holiday save the Fourth of July.

    2. what is the purpose of Presidents day? 

 The purpose of presidents day is to be able to remember and commemorate the victories of our first president along to celebrate his birthday along with honoring our founding fathers 

   3. when is it?

Presidents Day is on Monday February 15

   4. What are several ways to show honor and respect on Presidents day? 

 some ways we can show our respect for our fallen heros are 

• to visit Massachusetts Veterans’ Cemetery and leave poppies on a grave site. 
• explore the Vietnam Veterans memorial at Green Hill Park, 50 Skyline Drive in Worcester
• tour Fort Independence at Castle Island at Day Boulevard, South Boston.
• and last a simple task to show your respect is to just fly the flag