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Washington's Birthday celebrated on the third Monday of February. This day celebrate in honor of the George Washington. He served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. Because of his significant role in the revolution and in the formation of the United States.George Washington also know as the "Father of His Country".He established many of the customs and usages of the new government's executive department. He sought to create a nation capable of surviving in a world torn asunder by war between Britain and France.
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USA
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Third Monday in February
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Washington's Birthday honors the accomplishments of the man known as "The Father of his Country". Celebrated for his leadership in the founding of the nation, he was the Electoral College's unanimous choice to become the first President; he was seen as a unifying force for the new republic and set an example for future holders of the office. As with Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Washington's Birthday offers another opportunity to honor the country's veterans.
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Wikipedia : Washington's Birthday-USA
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See the days on which Washington's Birthday is celebrated :
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Washington's Birthday
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| 2005 |
February |
21 |
Monday |
| 2006 |
February |
20 |
Monday |
| 2007 |
February |
19 |
Monday |
| 2008 |
February |
18 |
Monday |
| 2009 |
February |
16 |
Monday |
| 2010 |
February |
15 |
Monday |
| 2011 |
February |
21 |
Monday |
| 2012 |
February |
20 |
Monday |
| 2013 |
February |
18 |
Monday |
| 2014 |
February |
17 |
Monday |
| 2015 |
February |
16 |
Monday |
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