Document Type
Response or Comment
Publication Date
2-21-2022
Abstract
Across American History, many outstanding individuals have held the title of President of the United States. It is a distinction only a select few can claim, but some stand out as truly remarkable leaders. George Washington served valiantly as General of the Colonial Army in the founding of our country, later becoming our nation’s first president–casting the mold of what America’s premier leader should look like for his successors. Abraham Lincoln led our country through the Civil War, rejoined the Confederacy to the Union, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and exemplified how even when all seems lost, we the people are able to form a more perfect union. Presidents Day is how the American people celebrate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, as well as honor the integrity of the office of the President of the United States of America.
Recommended Citation
ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy; Aikey, Kennedy; Trimpey, Hailey; and Clayton, Caleb, "Presidents Day" (2022). Critical Questions. 11.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/critical_questions/11
Comments
This is the 14th entry in the Critical Questions series.