The PrintFirm.com team wishes everyone a wonderful holiday! We would like to take this opportunity to share what President’s Day means to us. This holiday marks the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln, two of the most iconic figures in U.S. history. These men continue to inspire us, and we found some interesting tidbits to share from their lesser known biographies.

George Washington Cartographer?

 

While Washington wasn’t a designer per say, the Revolutionary War General began his career as a surveyor and speculator. Washington sketched numerous landscapes, and his expertise certainly came in handy on the battlefield. His account of his adventures during the French and Indian War included a map showing the French presence in the Ohio territory. The publication entitled The Journal of Major George Washington is often cited as the beginning of Washington’s career as a national public figure.

Abraham Lincoln: Early Suffragist

Often glorified as a champion of civil rights, Lincoln reportedly supported women’s right to vote long before the concept became fashionable. In a letter to the editor dated June 13th, 1836, Lincoln wrote, “…I go for all sharing the privileges of the government, who assist in bearing its burthens. Consequently I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage, who pay taxes or bear arms, (by no means excluding females.)” (Source) Some historians doubt the validity of this document, but this statement fits within Lincoln’s belief in human equality. Although his statement applied to white women alone, his views certainly qualify as progressive for the era.

Honoring Washington and Lincoln

Marketers may honor these great men through special sales or themed promotions; such tactics appear patriotic so long as they are conducted in a tactful manner. Instead of offering rock bottom prices, we decided to express our appreciation by following their examples. Both Washington and Lincoln spent their lives pushing boundaries in relentless pursuit of success. We admire their persistence, which motivated us to renew our commitment to blogging and social media. We plan to update this blog on a daily basis, and broaden its content horizons. We hope you will join us in in this exciting venture!

How will you celebrate President’s Day? Did you print holiday flyers or give deep discounts? Tell us in the comments below!

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