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The Creation of (and Backlash Against) Father's Day

Ridiculous History

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The Origins of Father's Day

President Richard Nixon signed legislation saying the third Sunday of June is going to be Father's Day. Chicago activist SJW by the name of Jane Adams two D's requested a city-wide celebration but she was denied. Vancouver Washington resident JJ Beringer who read something in a local newspaper and said all right we're gonna hold a Father's Day celebration at my church Irving Methodist.

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