On Monday, we celebrated Presidents Day here at the National Constitution Center, and today is George Washington's birthday. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Presidents Day was originally established in 1879 to commemorate Washington's birthday, but was later expanded to include all past presidents.

"The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. ..."

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