George Washington - Rapid City, SD
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Visitors to Rapid City are greeted by the City of Presidents, a series of life-size bronze statues of our nation’s past presidents along the city’s sidewalks.
The project began in 2000 to honor the legacy of the American presidency.
Waymark Code: WMFA69
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2012
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George Washington, First President of the United States - 1789-1797
Despite being a member of the Federalist Party, Washington was immensely popular as a war hero and was an obvious choice as the first president for both federalists and anti-federalists. He was unanimously elected by the 69 electors. Washington was the only president inaugurated in 2 cities - New York and Philadelphia.
Washington did his own bookkeeping and recorded every penny of expense or profit. His ledgers still exist today.
Declared a federal holiday by the government in 1885, George Washington’s Birthday has culturally morphed into “Presidents’ Day.” In 1968, the “Monday Holiday Law” was enacted by the United State Congress to provide for uniform annual observances of public holidays. George Washington’s Birthday is slated to be recognized on the third Monday in February. Soon after the law was enacted in 1971, President Nixon referred to the holiday as “Presidents’ Day” in a speech. Ever since, popular culture has perpetuated the myth that the holiday was designated also to honor Abraham Lincoln or presidential officeholders in general. Officially, however, the holiday has never changed.
Mr Washington is seen standing with his sword dressed formally in period attire
Location: Corner of St Joseph Street and 6th
Sculptor: Lee Leuning and Sherri Treeby
Visit Instructions:
You must have visited the site in person, not online.