Question 1: Which legislation moved Washington’s Birthday observance?
A. Federal Holiday Reform
B. Uniform Monday Holiday Act
C. National Observance Act
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act was enacted to move certain federal holidays to Mondays, including Washington’s Birthday, to create standardized long weekends.
Correct Answer: Uniform Monday Holiday Act
Question 2: Which two presidents are most linked to this holiday?
A. Jefferson and Madison
B. Washington and Lincoln
C. Adams and Monroe
Public custom has associated Presidents’ Day with both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as their birthdays fall in February.
Correct Answer: Washington and Lincoln
Question 3: Where is the Lincoln Memorial located in the US capital?
A. Capitol Hill
B. National Mall
C. Georgetown
The Lincoln Memorial is situated on the National Mall in Washington, DC, honoring the 16th president and his leadership during the Civil War.
Correct Answer: National Mall