Our first medal George Washington was born on Feb. 22, in 1732, so to celebrate let’s talk about his plan to honor the weary troops that fought the Revolutionary War.

So while George Washington turned 19 on Feb. 11, 1750 (under the Julian calendar), his 20th birthday was celebrated in February 1752 (under the Gregorian).

It's Feb. 22, and according to the calendar, George Washington's birthday. Yes. Then again, no. Fast, informative and written just for locals. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday ...