Man on the street: ‘Why do we celebrate President’s Day?’

“To honor our presidents and what they’ve done in the past.”

Gianna Pellegrino, 11

West Pittston

“To celebrate our independence and have presidents after that.”

Mia Belles, 11

West Pittston

“To celebrate the commander-in-chief and his successors.”

Bryce Bocker, 9

West Pittston

“To honor our presidents?”

Andie Belles, 9

West Pittston

“To honor our past leaders and show our appreciation.”

MaryKate O’Brien, 15

Exeter

“Because presidents made our country better.”

Taylor Farrell, 12

Wyoming

“To honor our presidents and what they’ve done in the past.” Gianna Pellegrino, 11 West Pittston

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_PSD021917MOS_1.jpg“To honor our presidents and what they’ve done in the past.” Gianna Pellegrino, 11 West Pittston

“To celebrate our independence and have presidents after that.” Mia Belles, 11 West Pittston

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_PSD021917MOS_2.jpg“To celebrate our independence and have presidents after that.” Mia Belles, 11 West Pittston

“To celebrate the commander-in-chief and his successors.” Bryce Bocker, 9 West Pittston

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_PSD021917MOS_3.jpg“To celebrate the commander-in-chief and his successors.” Bryce Bocker, 9 West Pittston

“To honor our presidents?” Andie Belles, 9 West Pittston

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_PSD021917MOS_4.jpg“To honor our presidents?” Andie Belles, 9 West Pittston

“To honor our past leaders and show our appreciation.” MaryKate O’Brien, 15 Exeter

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_PSD021917MOS_5.jpg“To honor our past leaders and show our appreciation.” MaryKate O’Brien, 15 Exeter

“Because presidents made our country better.” Taylor Farrell, 12 Wyoming

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_PSD021917MOS_6.jpg“Because presidents made our country better.” Taylor Farrell, 12 Wyoming