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President’s Day
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President’s Day
• Can anyone name a President of the United States?
• What does a President do?
• Where does the President live?
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The White House
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Do you know who this is?
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George Washington
• 1st President of the USA
• Fought in American Revolution for independence
• Cut down a cherry tree
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Washington Monument
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Do you know who this is?
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Thomas Jefferson• 3rd President of USA
• Helped write Declaration of Independence
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Jefferson Memorial
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Do you know who this is?
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Abraham Lincoln
• 16th President of USA
• Led the Civil War
• Helped free slaves
• Nicknamed “Honest Abe”
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Lincoln Monument
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Do you know who this is?
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Barack Obama
• Current President of the USA
• 44th President
• First African-American President
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What is President’s Day?
• Celebrated the third Monday in February
• To honor George Washington
• Honor those who helped create the USA
• Honor past and current President’s of the United States
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President’s Day Celebrations
• Parades
• No School
• Camping or Picnic
• Shopping for big sales
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President’s Song
• Link to music
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Questions?
• Why do we celebrate President’s Day?
• Who is the 1st President of the USA?
• Who is the current President of the USA?
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Hooray for Patriotic Holidays!!