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Monday, Feb. 16, is Presidents Day. The annual commemoration is set aside to mark the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Established in 1879, the February holiday ...

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On December 2, 1823, the doctrine of American sovereignty was immortalized in prose when President James Monroe declared before the Nation a simple truth that has echoed throughout the ages: The ...

As the cold months of the post-holiday season stretch on, some Americans have another long weekend to look forward to in the coming months. Presidents Day, originally created to celebrate George ...