Monday, February 16, 2015

Presidents Day

Today is Presidents Day.  I hate that.  In the past there were separate holidays for the two giants of the American Presidency.  Lincoln's birthday is February 12 and Washington's birthday is
February 22.  But, I suppose I must get with the times . . .


When in Manhattan last June for the wedding of the son of a good friend, I stayed near Wall Street.  
I came across a group of history students, joyful to be posing at the feet of 
one of their country's great heroes, George Washington.  

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16 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    They certainly look happier than George does about it all Jack :)

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  2. LOLfromPasaFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    I agree with you, Jack. Fun shot makes me smile :).

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  3. SharonFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    What a perfect shot for today! There is a lot of glee in this shot!

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  4. MichelleFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    A wonderful shot for this day!

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  5. Sylvia KFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    A fun shot for the day indeed!! Kids do know how to have fun -- wherever!! I do agree with you regarding the two presidents birthdays!! Can't help but wonder why the change???? Hope your week is off to a great start!! Have fun!

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  6. RedPatFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    It is Family Day here - but too cold for much of a wander!

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  7. VPFebruary 16, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Great shot of an amazing monument!

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  8. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 16, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Any future presidents there, do you think?

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  9. MoFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    The only thing I know about presidents day is that it pops up in my google calendar, my iMac calendar and my phone calendar. AND it won't delete!

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  10. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I guess you Americans were having too many holidays so those in power decided to combine the two days into one. What do you think? Could that be possible? ;))

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  11. William KendallFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    A fun shot- having people in the pic really reinforces how big the statue is.

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  12. RandyFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Fun shot.

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  13. HalcyonFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    I've never known two separate days for the presidents. I guess they just don't want people having too many holidays!

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  14. AndyFebruary 17, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Jack you are are a real charmer when comes to getting people to pose for you and your camera. This is one happy gang in this scene.

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  15. KateFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Such energy, even when posing for photos!

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  16. KayFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    George looks as if he's saying "Pipe down, kids. We're doing a portrait here."

    Oh, that kid energy!

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