Presidents Day is an annual federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was originally established to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States, and has since become a day to recognize all US presidents past and present. Here are some fun facts about this special day.

• Even though Presidents Day is primarily a celebration of George Washington and the office of President, it has morphed into an unofficial salute to all US presidents, past and present.

• The holiday was originally called "Washington's Birthday" and began as a celebration held only in Washington, DC, prior to 1968. It wasn't until 1885 that it became a national holiday.

• In 1971, Congress changed the name from "Washington's Birthday" to "Presidents Day" in order to honor both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who share the same birthday.

• As part of the celebration of Presidents Day, states often recognize their native sons who have gone on to become US presidents. California honors Ronald Reagan, Massachusetts pays tribute to John F Kennedy, and Ohio celebrates William Henry Harrison.

• Not all states observe Presidents Day as a holiday; Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, and South Dakota don't recognize it at all.

• The original George Washington statue in DC was sculpted from white marble by Italian artist Horatio Greenough in 1832. It is currently located in the rotunda of the Capitol building.

• Many presidents have served more than one term in office. Franklin D Roosevelt is the only President to have served more than two terms, from 1933 to 1945.

• George Washington was not the first President of the United States. That honor goes to John Hanson, who served briefly as the first President of the Continental Congress in 1781.

Presidents Day is a special day for celebrating presidents and their accomplishments, both past and present. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn about the men who shaped our country, so take some time today to reflect on all they have done!