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The Woman Who Invented -- And Disowned -- Mother's Day (1914)

This Day

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This chapter explores the origins of Mother's Day, marking its national establishment by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. It highlights the contributions of key figures like Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, while reflecting on the holiday's commercialization and its contemporary significance.

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