President’s Day, observed on the 3rd Monday in February, began in 1971 with a proclamation by President Richard Nixon. President’s Day honors all past presidents of the United States of America.
Pruett Gerontology Center offices will be open today on President’s Day. ACU classes follow their regular schedule as well.
Eleanor Roosevelt’s words on President’s Day, 1944 are important today. Although the US population now stands at over 330 million in 50 states, the ability to honor the wisdom and sacrifice of our US Presidents and their families remain.
There is one good reason for paying homage to our leaders of the past — it makes us remember our history and it gives us courage to face the present. If the people of those 13 states could surmount their difficulties, surely our more than 130,000,000 people in 48 states can meet theirs. ~Eleanor Roosevelt