2/17/25.
Monday, February 17, 2025 is a federal holiday that is known as "Presidents' Day" and in reference to all of our presidents that have honorably served as a leader of our country. This holiday initially was created in 1879 when the United States made George Washington's February 22nd Birthday a federal holiday. Prior to that, and even when Washington was alive, his birthday was celebrated nation wide. And why not? George Washington was probably one of our most beloved presidents. His life with greatness on many fronts was unbelievable for a single person. He was a General of our first army, a fighter, listener, defender of the Republic, and of our God given freedom and our first president. He was humble, decisive and very calm. His belief that our nation should be controlled by a limited government, yet stay united should ring clear to our leaders today. He, maybe along with Lincoln, was our most loved presidents.
Abraham Lincoln was another great president that was well liked with a birthday that falls on February 12. Washington's birthday is only 10 days later, falling on Feb. 22. Surely Lincoln, like Washington, deserves a Federal Holiday in honor of him. This was the thinking for so many people and politicians in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Even then, some of the other presidents served with distinction and their birthdays should be celebrated to honor them. Instead of honoring all presidents individually, it was decided to just lump all together and honor all. In 1879, the United States made Washington's February 22nd Birthday a federal holiday. After many years and debates, the Washington Birthday holiday was changed in 1971 to include all presidents. It would now be called "Presidents' Day" and celebrated on the third Monday in February.
Happy Presidents' Day.
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For the time being, I am showing pictures taken at the 2024 Rockport High School Reunion. Have quite a few more pictures to show, so check back weekly.
Following are some links to the Rockport/Echols Web Site if and when you have the time. Hope you enjoy.
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Nineteen Forties Classes.
After you look over the 1940s Students Page, feel free to read and to look at some more pages about the students of Rockport High School. Just click on the "Back" button to be taken back to the "Rockport Student's Page". From there, click on any of the selection buttons to visit all of the students pages of Rockport High School or visit other area schools. Hope you enjoy.
Wish you well for this Winter Season and may you survive to be able to enjoy the warming up of this part of the earth as the month of April approaches.......
Wishing you the best for the year, 2025..
see you.....
jerry
