Did you know that President's Day actually started out in 1880 as Washington's Birthday? It wasn't until 1951 that it became the holiday as we know it, celebrating the office of presidency and not just one individual. Bet you didn't think you'd learn anything new from The Bargainist, did you?! We're also going to teach you about the latest sale from Macy's . It's their President's Day Sale and it's offering huge savings in almost every department, as well as an extra 10% or 15% off select departments with coupon code PRES. And in an online only offering, all Clearance merchandise has had an extra 25% slashed off their already low prices. Sale and coupon end 02/20/2012.