There's a reason Presidents Day was designated to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and not, say, Millard Fillmore and Martin Van Buren.
We're especially obsessed with the 16th president, which explains why Hollywood keeps churning out films and TV specials examining his life. Here are three new documentaries to check out as well as gems from the past:
'Abraham Lincoln': If the only thing you know about Lincoln is that his mug wound up on the penny, this is a good place to start. Doris Kearns Goodwin leads an all-star team of historians offering a thorough, but fairly basic, bio over the course of three nights, covering everything from Lincoln's hard-scrable childhood to the assassination's impact on the country. The only surprise here is how easily former President Barack Obama slips into the role of fanboy. 8 p.m. ET Sunday-Tuesday, History Channel
