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In Celebration of the Father of our Country

Posted by: Jennifer Harbster

Americans have been celebrating George Washington’s birthday since he became president. We have continued this tradition for over two hundred years with the help of  Congress who, in 1879, officially designated  Washington’s Birthday (February 22) as a Federal Holiday.  You might be asking yourself some questions right now:  Do we still celebrate Washington’s birthday on February …