Presidents’ Day watered down: Not all deserving of the honor

This article originally appeared in the Boston Herald on Feb. 21, 2011. Not so long ago, many states celebrated Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 12 and George Washington's on Feb. 22. Today, the nation celebrates "Presidents' Day," a three-day weekend, custom made for skiing and car sales.

This article originally appeared in the Boston Herald on Feb. 21, 2011. Not so long ago, many states celebrated Abraham Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 12 and George Washington's on Feb. 22. Today, the nation celebrates "Presidents' Day," a three-day weekend, custom made for skiing and car sales.…