This is Something to Think About 02.17.20 “A President’s Day Prayer”
Something to Think About
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Bill Bunkley’s “This Is Something to Think About”
Air Date Monday, February 17, 2020
“A President’s Day Prayer”
Bill Bunkley with Something to Think About
In 1879 our federal government recognized George Washington’s Birthday as a government holiday in DC. In 1885 it was expanded to include government offices nationwide.
Although February 22 is Washington’s birthday, the third Monday in February became the official celebration date in 1968. At the time, there was a move in Congress to name the date Presidents’ Day to honor both Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but that idea stalled in committee.
It wasn’t until the mid-1980’s that retailers lead a movement to refer to this day as Presidents’ Day.
Although Presidents’ Day retail advertising clamors for our attention, it’s a good day to step back and reflect on our past Presidents, the good ones and the bad ones, and to pray for God’s hand on President Trump.
I’m Bill Bunkley. Catch my show weekdays at 3. Get the latest local and Florida updates by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @FaithTalkTampa
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