Did you know that today, February 21st, is Presidents Day? I bet you did considering that most of you don't have class! President's Day dates back to the very first president, George Washington. His birthday is February 22nd and it became a National Holiday in 1832, 100 years after his birth. This day from then on was celebrated each year, nationally. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, the year after he was assassinated his birthday also became a holiday (makes you feel bad for President Garfield, Mckinley and Kennedy whom were all assassinated in office but did not receive a holiday). Lincoln's birthday was celebrated but was not recognized as a "national" holiday like Washingtons. In 1968 Congress passed legislation that moved all National Holiday to a Monday, to ensure a 3 day weekend (GREAT IDEA). Washington's holiday was moved to the third Monday of February and in 1971 President Richard Nixon combined Washington's and Lincoln's birthday celebrations, renaming it President"s Day. Finally all the president (including Garfield, McKinley and Kennedy) were recognized.
Even though we, Hansen Orthodontics, did not receive the day off Dr. Hansen was kind enough to treat us to lunch. We went to one of our favorite office lunch destinations... Qdoba! Thanks for being a great boss Dr. Hansen!
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