It is always told by a narrator. Narrative poems might tell of a love story (like Tennyson's Maud), the story of a father and son (like Wordsworth's Michael) or the deeds of a hero or heroine (like Walter Scott's Lay of the Last Minstrel).
In the 1970s, Congress declared that in order to honor all past presidents of the United States, a single holiday, to be called Presidents' Day, would be observed on the third Monday in February. In many states, however, the holiday continues to be known as George Washington's birthday.
Flag Day Facts. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday but is celebrated every year on June 14th in parades and festivals to honor the American Flag. President Woodrow Wilson set June 14 as Flag Day in 1916, but it was never passed as a holiday by Congress. Keep reading for more information on Flag Day. Remove these ads. Flag Day occurs on June 14th every year, but it is not an official federal holiday.