Presidents Day is February 19, 2018. Initially, the federal government set aside this day to honor George Washington on his birthday because of his determination during the American Revolution and as the first president of the United States of America. However, that day has evolved into the popularly known holiday it is today because of the 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act which created more three-day weekends for our nation’s workforce. Many states observe this day for all presidents both past and present.
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I Have a D.R.E.A.M
One of the all time greatest speeches is “I Have a Dream.” In Dr. King’s speech he eloquently speaks about how great society will be when people start to embrace one another and accept our differences. On this day, when we honor the memory of Dr. King’s dream, I’d like to share with you my D.R.E.A.M: Determination, Realization, Evaluation, Appreciation, and Motivation.
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