Presidents" Day, celebrated on the third Monday in February, is a time for Americans to reflect on the legacies of those who have served in the country"s highest office. The day is officially Washington"s Birthday at the federal level, but it has evolved into a celebration that recognizes the achievements of all US presidents. Parades and patriotic displays are held across the country, and many people take the opportunity to learn about presidential history.
Presidents Day
Today in History
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Lunar eclipse
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World Space Week begins
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Taking the scenic route to Sturgis
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Pacific Rim Whale Festival
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A universe underground
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Fall comes to the Last Frontier
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Celebrating Labor Day
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Gamboa Crater, Mars
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Drop in on International Surfing Day
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The call of the wild in Alaska
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Thomsons gazelles, Maasai Mara, Kenya
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National Find a Rainbow Day
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Valentines Day
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Paleontology meets art
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International Museum Day
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Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, Utah
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World Space Week begins
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A day for our oceans
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Sweet! It’s maple syrup season
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Lupine fields, Snæfellsnes, Iceland
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Why do elephants hide in trees?
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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Happy Astronomy Day!
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Mapping courage in the Seventh Ward
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Watson Lake in Granite Dells, Arizona
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To Roswell, and beyond!
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Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
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Black-naped monarch
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Taking the scenic route
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Oud-West, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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