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BRHA Offices Observe Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day 2021 will be on Monday, February 15, 2021

BRHA Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, February 15, 2021, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. This year it will take place on February 15th. The holiday was initially established in 1885 to recognize President George Washington. Now, it serves as a day to remember and celebrate all U.S. presidents, both past and present. Some states require that schools teach children about the U.S. presidents in the days leading up to Presidents’ Day.

For those of us who no longer go to school, it’s up to us to take the time this Presidents’ Day to learn about the presidents and remember all their great achievements. The Public Papers of the Presidents series, produced by the Office of the Federal Register within National Archives and Records Administration, are a great way to do this. The Public Papers historical collection of primary source documents include public messages, statements, and speeches of the Presidents.

Appreciate the “Father of our Country,” George Washington, with Washington’s Farewell Address to the People of the United States. His Farewell address to Congress and the American people began:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/govbooktalk.gpo.gov/2019/02/15/presidents-day-publications/amp/