Presidents' Day in the USA | Guinness World Records United States
Monday February 21st is President’s Day; a United States federal holiday, always celebrated on the third Monday of February. It is celebrated in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. There are usually no specific celebrations or traditions surrounding this holiday other than the fortunate few that receive a day off from school or work!
Here at Guinness World Records, we celebrate President’s Day by reminiscing about our great President’s and the records they hold.
To name a few….
Greatest American of all time:
In a poll of 2.4 million Americans conducted by AOL and the Discovery Channel in 2005, 40th US President Ronald Reagan was voted the greatest American of all time. His two terms in office (1981-89) are associated with the end of the Cold War and economic prosperity, a period of much-needed stability following the Vietnam War.
Earliest African-American president of the USA:
Barack Hussein Obama II (USA) was inaugurated as the 44th President of the USA on 20 January 2009, following a record-breaking campaign. In the September before election, Obama raised a monthly record of $150million (82.5million), taking his fundraising total to over $605million (332.9million) also a record. Much of this went on advertising an unprecedented $250million (137.5million) was spent on TV ads in just five months. Over 136million voters turned out on election day the most since 1960 and more than two million descended on the Capitol in Washington, DC for his inauguration.
Largest Presidential Entourage:
The official visit to China by former US President Bill (William Jefferson)Clinton (1993-2001) in June 1998 saw an entourage of 1,200 people.
Earliest First Lady to win elected office:
As wife of US President Clinton, Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, was First Lady of the USA from 1993 to 2001. In an election in 2000, she was the first, First Lady to run for elected office and served as a senator for New York State from 3 January 2001 until 21 January 2009.
Most children fathered by a US President:
Democrat John Tyler was the 10th president of the USA, from 1841 to 1845. He was married twice and fathered 15 children, the highest number by any US president.
US President with the wealthiest cabinet:
George W. Bush (inaugurated as the 43rd president of the United States on 20 January 2001) has assembled the wealthiest cabinet in American history, appointing 13 multi-millionaires to the top rank of his administration - more than any of his predecessors.
We have seen some impressive people over the years lead our country! Take this Presidents' Day to honor our Presidents' leadership as well as their fun record achievements.
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