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The Dark Money Behind Mother's Day

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Annamarie's Mother's Day

In 1908, Annamarie Jarvis created the first official Mother's Day. She wanted to revive dormant love and final gratitude we owe to those who gave us birth. In 1914, Congress granted its official approval, putting Mother's Day on the National Calendar.

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