When is George Washington's Birthday?
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When is George Washington's Birthday?
Do you know when George Washington's birthday is? It's not presidents day, but it did change at one point! Watch this video as our manager of History Interpretation explains why this changed occurred. Let's just say two very famous historical figures were responsible for the confusion.
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