The White House birthday party began with a clam cocktail, ended with a modest fruit cake with 21 candles. “In our family,” grinned Mrs. Roosevelt, “they never go beyond 21.” With only a ...
according to the White House Historical Association. Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809, and assassinated on April 14, 1865. Commemorations of Washington's birthday took place throughout the 19th ...
Presidents Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.