That is not a controversial statement. And in today's climate it is not a brave statement; just so so.
Let me show you a brave statement: farmer George Washington was an American giant; one that should be revered and respected. And the anniversary of this birth should be a stand-alone national holiday!
Can you boldly support my view of President Washington?
Then you claim he was a slaveholder. Nice try.
I can understand the norms of 1780 in context.
Honestly, I think naming holidays is stupid. Spread the holidays out across the year. Companies can declare whatever days they want.