I have no problem with his and Lincoln's and other presidents birthdays rolled into one day. The reasons are that, personally, I don't care for Lincoln (should have let the South succeed), and prefer not to see Congress institute holidays for FDR and others going back.
Of course President Day includes clinton and hussein who have corrupted our society. Do you want to see all the bad presidents out of some 44 have their own day, which Congress would eventually get around to doing if not for this day? I prefer not.
Still, as I write this, I can see a special day for the FIRST president and the CIC who led the Revolution. So maybe I'm wrong.
IMHO, Both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln should have their own holiday. When you study both men and their lives, you see the greatness in each of them. These great Presidents had difficult lives, unexpected deaths of children and step children, failures on the battlefield, electoral losses, etc!!! But......they learned and overcame them.
It is real a crying shame that millions of Americans know relatively nothing about these magnificent Icons in American history!!! Only four great & best ones, IMHO. Washington, Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt (only for pursuit to victory in WWII) & Reagan!!! Worst Presidents, Obama & Carter!!!!
"We need to change the focus from celebrating sales at the mall to celebrating the significance of Washington’s birth to the birth of our nation."
"Today many states, the media, advertisers and the general public have abandoned recognition of Washington’s Birthday and replaced it with a commercial ‘shopping holiday’ that leaves American history and patriotism by the side of the road. The holiday was far more meaningful when it revolved around George Washington, and schools were able to focus on his sterling example of character and leadership. We look forward to the day, when once again, February 22 is marked by patriotic festivities and lessons about the life of George Washington, which can teach and inspire American leaders of today and tomorrow."