Called 'Presidents' Day,' but really Washington's birthday

Name: Called 'Presidents' Day,' but really Washington's birthday
Uploaded: 2014-02-16T23:38:27Z
Duration: P114S
Description: Under a federal law passed in 1968, the third Monday of February was officially designated as “Washington’s birthday.” No mention at all of honest Abe.

Clip: 02/16/2014 | 1m 54s

Under a federal law passed in 1968, the third Monday of February was officially designated as “Washington’s birthday.” No mention at all of honest Abe.

Aired: 02/16/14

Rating: NR

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Called 'Presidents' Day,' but really Washington's birthday

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