George Washington’s Birthday Marks the Federal Holiday of Presidents’ Day in the United States.

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Did You Know?

• George Washington (1732-1799), first US president, was only educated until the 11th grade, but led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution.

• After George’s father passed away, he did not have the means to study abroad in England, as was planned.

• George Washington was fond of fox hunting, dancing, playing billiards, and watching theatrical performances. He even had his own racehorses.

• In 1751, George Washington accompanied his brother Lawrence to the island of Barbados where he contracted smallpox and recovered.

• George Washington’s teeth were not made of wood, as popularly believed. He ruined his teeth from cracking walnut shells, so he had to wear false teeth made of ivory.

• At the Battle of Monongahela in 1755, George Washington’s coat was pierced by four musket balls.

• Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• Jefferson was a was a diplomat who negotiated treaties with Prussia and France.

• Abraham Lincoln was the tallest US president at 6’4″, by comparison, President Trump is 6′ 3″.

• Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), was self-educated and became a lawyer.

• Abraham Lincoln was a gifted storyteller and liked to tell jokes.