"Presidents Day: Celebrating US Leaders and Holiday Traditions"

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Presidents Day, celebrated on the third Monday of February, was initially established to honor George Washington's birthday and later expanded to include all U.S. presidents. The holiday was created to provide a long weekend for Americans to travel and celebrate patriotism. Many businesses offer sales and bargains, and various events and ceremonies take place across the country to commemorate the occasion.
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