In the United States, Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers motherhood in general, as well the positive contributions that they make to society.
Although many Mothers Day celebrations around the world have different origins and traditions, most have now been influenced by the American traditions
The holiday was declared officially by the state of West Virginia in 1910, and the rest of states followed quickly. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and requesting a proclamation. On May 9, 1914 President Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the first national Mother's Day. In 1934, U.S. President Roosevelt approved a stamp commemorating the holiday
Although many Mothers Day celebrations around the world have different origins and traditions, most have now been influenced by the American traditions
The holiday was declared officially by the state of West Virginia in 1910, and the rest of states followed quickly. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and requesting a proclamation. On May 9, 1914 President Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the first national Mother's Day. In 1934, U.S. President Roosevelt approved a stamp commemorating the holiday
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