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Explain in your own words why Washington's Birthday was changed from February 22nd to the 3rd Monday in February.

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the nation combined Washington's Birthday with Presidents' Day celebrating both days on the third Monday in February Because The idea behind the name was to create a holiday that did not recognize a specific president but rather to celebrate the office of the presidency.

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