Presidents' Day

Which two U.S. presidents' birthdays are celebrated on Presidents' Day?

• George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt
• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
• John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan

Which president delivered the famous Gettysburg Address?

• Theodore Roosevelt
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln

Which president's birthday falls closest to Presidents' Day but is not officially celebrated on the holiday?

• William Howard Taft
• Woodrow Wilson
• Andrew Jackson
• Dwight D. Eisenhower

Which president was known as the 'Father of His Country'?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• James Madison

When is Presidents' Day celebrated in the United States?

• Third Monday in February
• First Monday in February
• February 22nd
• February 14th

What is the significance of celebrating Presidents' Day on the third Monday of February?

• To commemorate the signing of the Constitution
• To mark the end of winter
• To give federal employees a day off
• To honor all past U.S. presidents

Which president signed the Emancipation Proclamation?

• James Buchanan
• Andrew Johnson
• Ulysses S. Grant
• Abraham Lincoln

In which year did Presidents' Day become popularly known as a federal holiday with its current format?

• 1879
• 1916
• 1971
• 2003

Which state is known for hosting large Presidents' Day events and celebrations?

• California
• Illinois
• Texas
• Florida

What was the original name for Presidents' Day when it was first established?

• Founders' Day
• Independence Day
• Lincoln's Birthday
• Washington's Birthday