Historian Ron White said this was done by Grant because of his passion to unify the nation .
On June 28 , 1870 , Grant approved and signed legislation that made Christmas , or December 25 , a legal public Holiday within Washington D.C.
Historian Ron White said this was done by Grant because of Grant 's passion to unify the nation .
On June 28 , 1870 , Grant approved and signed legislation that made Christmas , or December 25 , a legal public Holiday within Washington D.C.