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Presidential sites in NYC: Federal Hall, Fraunces Tavern and more

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  • Open since 1762, Fraunces Tavern served an important role in the country's history, particularly around the time of the Revolutionary War. In the week that followed the British evacuation from New York City in November 1783, George Washington often dined at the restaurant. The tavern was also the site where, on Dec. 4, 1783, Washington bid adieu to the officers of the Continental Army before heading to Annapolis to meet with the Continental Congress. In addition to playing host to Washington and his troops, the building at 54 Pearl St. also served as the first headquarters for the Department of Foreign Affairs from 1785 through 1788. Now, the building operates as both a historic restaurant and museum.
    Photo Credit: Anthony Lanzilote
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  • While some presidents may have called the city home, only one has been born in Manhattan. President Theodore Roosevelt was born and raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., in what is now the Flatiron District, until he was 14 years old. Although the original building was demolished in 1916, the site was bought by the Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919 and rebuilt and restored to replicate his original home. Now a National Park Service site, you can take a tour of Roosevelt's home.
    Photo Credit: Samantha Wieder

For decades, the third Monday of February has been designated to celebrate the birthday of President George Washington.

The holiday, officially called Washington’s Birthday by the federal government, often means a three-day weekend for Americans. And what better way to spend that extra day off than to learn more about the city’s ties to past presidents?

In honor of Presidents Day, take a look at some of the city’s presidential ties.

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