President’s Day

President’s Day

• Can anyone name a President of the United States?

• What does a President do?

• Where does the President live?

The White House

Do you know who this is?

George Washington

• 1st President of the USA

• Fought in American Revolution for independence

• Cut down a cherry tree

Washington Monument

Do you know who this is?

Thomas Jefferson• 3rd President of USA

• Helped write Declaration of Independence

Jefferson Memorial

Do you know who this is?

Abraham Lincoln

• 16th President of USA

• Led the Civil War

• Helped free slaves

• Nicknamed “Honest Abe”

Lincoln Monument

Do you know who this is?

Barack Obama

• Current President of the USA

• 44th President

• First African-American President

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

President’s Day Celebrations

• Parades

• No School

• Camping or Picnic

• Shopping for big sales

President’s Song

• Link to music

Questions?

• Why do we celebrate President’s Day?

• Who is the 1st President of the USA?

• Who is the current President of the USA?

Hooray for Patriotic Holidays!!