Many people argue that the holiday should celebrate all past Presidents.They feel Lincoln should be honored for his role in preserving the nation during the Civil War and helping to free slaves.Others feel the holiday should only honor Washingtonthe country’s first President.They say shifting the focus away from Washington would mean future generations of kids would not know about the Father of Our Country.
Laws have been introduced in Congress over the years to require use of the term “George Washington’s Birthday.”but none of those laws have been passed.Meanwhile,many state governments and school districts now use the term “Presidents’ Day.Should the holiday honor Washington, Lincoln,or all past Presidents? Write to emailbag@timeforkids.com and tell us what you think.
.The President’s Day was originally designed to honor______.
A.George Washington
B.Abraham LincolnC.all presidents
D.the Civil War
.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Washington’s Birthday is the same as Lincoln’s.
B.The change in the calendar system was not wise.
C.The new act changed the holiday’s name.
D.This Monday is the third one of this February.
.What’s the main argument about this holiday?
A.When to celebrate the holiday.
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