On Feb. 4, 1789, George Washington of Virginia, the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was ...

Nearly 240 years ago on Feb. 4, 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected by all 69 presidential electors as the first president of the United States.

For many years, Presidents Day was observed on Feb. 22, regardless of which day of the week it fell on. However, the Uniform ...

George Washington’s famous quote, “We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors ” centered ...

Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in the middle of February to honor past U.S. presidents. See when it is observed in 2026.