The Stupidest Holiday of the Year

Today, Americans honor the legacies of Martin Van Buren, John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Warren G. Harding, and more! Aren’t you inspired?

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Today is (according to most Americans) “Presidents Day” (or “Presidents’ Day” or “President’s Day”). Not only is this the common cultural moniker for today’s holiday, but it is also the official name for the holiday in the following states:

• Alaska
• California
• Colorado
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Vermont
• Washington