SAN JOSE, February 28, 2013 – As February closes, it is
appropriate to recognize George Washington, one of the most
important Americans in the nation’s history, for his value in
the formation of the United States of America. Thanks to the
U.S. Congress, through the Uniform Holiday Act of 1971, the
United States does not celebrate Washington’s birthday on his
actual birth date. In addition, the confusion over Presidents
Day diminishes Washington’s value in comparison to the rest of
the presidents who have occupied the post. It is important that
younger Americans have a deeper perspective on the significance
of Washington’s legacy in the fight for freedom. George
Washington was willing to fight for his ideals and values even
if it meant laying down his life. He was also a key leader, if
not the key leader, in the infancy of the United States. The
core of the beliefs and values the Founders shared are contained
within the words of the Declaration of Independence. The
document, although fundamentally attributed t