Send a comment on this item to LII:
Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours.
Today in History: February 22
This site celebrates George Washington's birthday with a presentation of materials about him in the Library of Congress. Includes a portrait, a discussion of the date of his birth (which was described as being on the "11th of February Old Style. ... When the Julian Calendar was 'corrected' to the Gregorian Calendar, February 11th became February 22nd."), and details about his life. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/feb22.html
Asterisk
*
indicates required field.
Your Name
Your Email Address
*
We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else.
Comment
*
Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions.
*
