President’s Day 2018: From George Washington to Donald Trump -past and present IN PICTURES
THE United States celebrates President’s Day today as the nation remembers Presidential leaders of past and present. Incredible images show all of the Presidents' of the United States past and present.
President's Day
President’s Day, known also as Washington's Birthday, is a federal holiday, meaning many government institutions will close including banks, courts and the stock markets.
The annual holiday takes place on the third Monday of every February.
Since the presidential office was established in 1789, 44 men have served as President of the United States.
Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. He follows in the footsteps of 44 others, all the way back to George Washington, who took the first oath of office in 1789.
Mr Trump tweeted: “Have a great, but very reflective, President’s Day!”
Incredible pictures show the men who have taken the presidential oath.