Though rarely honored these days exactly on Feb. 22, his actual birth date, “Presidents Day” is actually still Washington’s Birthday officially.

Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

Statue of George Washington Tetra Images / Getty Images The dawn of American democracy didn’t take place in 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

George Washington's birth anniversary is an important day in American history, honoring the man who played a pivotal role in the founding of the nation. FPJ Web Desk Updated: Tuesday, February 21 ...

James Madison, like Washington, also had to change his birth year from 1750 to 1751, since he was born before March 25. Below is a list of all the presidents’ birthdays, along with their first ...

Mark your calendar: Presidents Day falls on Feb. 17 this year, and though it’s a few days earlier than George Washington’s birthday, it also commemorates the birth of America’s first ...

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency.