President Day 2021: Every year, third Monday of February is celebrated as President Day in the United States of America. This Year Presidents’ Day falls on 15, February 2021. It’s a federal holiday observed in US as a honor to the past and present presidents of the country. The great activities of the presidents who served the nation so far were commemorated on this day. As a remembrance of of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day. It was named after moving it as a part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act (which was called bring three-day weekend for US workers).
People started celebrating Washington’s Birthday I.e February 22 or third Monday as US federal holiday. The nation started celebrating this day after the construction of Gorge Washington’s monument in 1832 as a Mark of his remembrance. Though the day was observed much earlier, it became a federal holiday in 1870. In 1960, the day was renamed as Presidents’ Day under the act of Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Later all the federal holidays were moved to celebrate on Monday under the same Act.
Actually, Presidents’ Day never fall on the real birthday of any past or present American presidents but is celebrated on third Monday of February every year. Our beloved presidents named George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan—were born in February, but their birthdays may fall on different dates or coincide with the Presidents’ Day. On this patriotic day, let’s remember our presidents who served the nation till the date and honor them. Here are some list of inspirational quotes given by those leaders that might be helpful to reach your goals.
Inspirational Presidents Day Quotes
Inspirational Quotes by George Washington
If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.- George Washington
My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.- George Washington
Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.- George Washington
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.- George Washington
99% of failures come from people who make excuses.- George Washington
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.- George Washington
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.- George Washington
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.- George Washington
The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.- George Washington
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.- George Washington
To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.- George Washington
Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.- George Washington
Inspirational Quotes by Abraham Lincoln
The best way to predict the future is to CREATE it. – Abraham Lincoln
My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.- Abraham Lincoln
Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.- Abraham Lincoln
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.- Abraham Lincoln
I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.- Abraham Lincoln
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.- Abraham Lincoln
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.- Abraham Lincoln
Character is like a tree and reputation its shadow. The shadow is what we think it is and the tree is the real thing.- Abraham Lincoln
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.- Abraham Lincoln
You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.- Abraham Lincoln