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American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, February Articles, Signers of Declaration of Independence

February 26, 1813 Death of Signer, Robert Livingston Robert R(obert) Livingston (November 27, 1746 – February 26, 1813) was an American lawyer, politician, diplomat from New York, and a Founding Father of the United States. He was known as "The Chancellor", after the office he held for 25 years. He was a member of the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence, although he was recalled by his state before he could sign the final version of the...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, February Articles, Signers of Declaration of Independence

February 23, 1781 Death of Signer, George Taylor George Taylor (c. 1716 – February 23, 1781) was a Colonial ironmaster and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, February

Third Monday of February President's Day The Father of America, George Washington, was born on February 22. But in honor of our first President, the third Monday of February has been designated as the day to remember his stature in America's life. In 1880, a federal holiday honoring George Washington was implemented by and Act of Congress for government offices in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices. Originally, Washington's actual birthday, February 22, was celebrated on the day of his birth, but in January 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, February Articles, Signers of Declaration of Independence

February 15, 1820 Death of Signer, William Ellery William Ellery (December 2, 1727 – February 15, 1820) was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Rhode Island. In 1764, the Baptists consulted with Ellery and the Congregationalist Reverend Ezra Stiles on writing a charter for the college that became Brown...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, February

February 12, 1809 Birth of Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is remembered most for having successfully led his country through one of the greatest crises in American history—the American Civil War. His efforts led to the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and promotion of economic and financial modernization of America. Celebrating Our Christian Heritage! We are a user supported non-profit organization.  Your small gift is...Read more... Read more... -->