Officially recognized as “Washington’s Birthday” by the Federal Government – President’s Day is an iconic American Holiday revolved around honoring the Commander in Chief of the United States of America. Traditionally celebrated on February 22, the actual date of Washington’s birthday, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved to theContinue reading “Celebrating President’s Day and Founding Father George Washington”
Tag Archives: Presidential History
The Monumental Legacy of President Abraham Lincoln
“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.” – Abraham Lincoln While President’s Day was originally begun to honor George Washington, another popular figurehead we honor on President’s Day is the renowned 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.Continue reading “The Monumental Legacy of President Abraham Lincoln”
Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg
[fusion_text] Please join us for a lecture and book signing with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg, author of A Man and His Presidents: The Political Odyssey of William F. Buckley, Jr. on Thursday, October 5th at 6pm. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to Susan@RaptisRareBooks.com Raptis Rare Books 226 Worth Avenue Palm Beach,Continue reading “Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg”
The Roosevelts
In his fourteen-hour PBS special, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, Ken Burns highlights the extraordinary journey of the Roosevelt family’s American legacy in the White House. Beginning with Theodore’s birth in 1858 and ending with Eleanor’s death in 1962, the seven part film documents the influential family’s enormous part in shaping the country throughout theContinue reading “The Roosevelts”