President's Day on Townhall

The Presidential Blame-Game Tue Feb 19

Paul Kengor

February is the month of presidents. It includes Washington’s birthday, Lincoln’s birthday, Ronald Reagan’s birthday, and, of course, Presidents Day. Given that I teach and write about presidents, this time of year always prompts me to strange musings. ... more
Who Makes the Cut for the Worst Presidents Ever? Wed Feb 13

Michael Medved

As President Obama prepares his State of the Union Address and the nation looks forward to a Presidents Day holiday, Americans should consider the warning examples of our worst chief executives. ... more
What are my Kids Learning? Poll Shows Professors Fail Presidential History Tue Feb 21

Townhall.com Staff

Presidents Day celebrates America’s rich presidential history, yet the people we entrust to teach and write our history books—university professors—have a skewed view of our nation’s past leaders. ... more
Forget Washington and Lincoln, Happy President's Day Barack! Tue Feb 21

Katie Pavlich
Happy President's Day From Sarah Palin Mon Feb 20

Katie Pavlich
Lessons From George Washington Fri Feb 17

Suzanne Fields

Only Americans of a certain age remember what the holiday on the third Monday in February is all about. I asked a few high-school students the other day what it is, exactly, we celebrate with "Presidents Day." One young man suggested that it was about selling used cars, since there are so many newspaper advertisements and television commercials announcing "birthday sales." ... more
Where Strength Comes From Thu Feb 16

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

This year for Presidents Day, instead of buying a new appliance, I'm urging all of us to mark the holiday by reading George Washington's Farewell Address and Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural. I know. Focusing on two great presidents on Presidents Day. It's radical, but at least you won't be stuck in traffic on the way to the mall. ... more