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President's Day

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Why is cherry pie often served on President's DayTo remind us of the story of Washington cutting down a cherry tree and admitting it
Who ruled Amreica when George Washington was a boy?England
Who taught Geroge how to read, write and do arithmetic?His mother
Who was George's favorite person when he was a boy?Lawrence
What was Lawrences' job?Naval Officer
In what state was Abraham Lincoln born?Kentucky
Where did the Lincoln family move when Abraham was seven?Indiana
Why did they move to Indiana?His father didn't want to live in a state that allowed slavery.
What happened several years after the Lincolns moved to Indiana?Abe's mother died.
Why did Abe Lincoln become known as being so honest?Once he walked more than 10 miles to deliver tea left at a store.
What did Abraham say about slavery?It should not be allowed.
What was the name of the group of states that broke away from the United States?Confederate States of America.
When is President's Day held?3rd Monday in February.
Why are George Washington and Abraham Lincoln the two presidents most honored on President's Day?Both were born in February; Washington was our first president; Lincoln saved the country and freed the slaves.



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