Presidents'Day ツ

The Presidents' Day is a celebration of the United States created to commemorate the birthday of George Washington and celebrated on the third Monday in February. Since 1968, this festival also honors over George Washington Abraham Lincoln. Initially during this festival, shops and commercial businesses remained closed, while currently remain open. Public ceremonies vary from place to place, and often have very ancient origins. 
In Alexandria, Virginia, they last for a whole month, and include one of the largest parades in the nation. With this celebration the United States honoring the man who has been called since his death the Father of the Nation, in addition, Washington having been the general of the Continental Army, the anniversary provides an additional opportunity in addition to Memorial Day, the Veterans Day to honor veterans of the nation. Since 1932 are assigned to soldiers wounded in battle, the decorations of the Purple Heart.