On this day in history, May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issues proclamation creating Mother's Day
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On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that mothers should be honored with flags flying at all government buildings. Later celebratory forms followed, including flowers and gifts.
The proclamation continued, "And the people of the United States [can] display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country." She embarked on a letter-writing initiative to politicians and newspapers urging them to honor motherhood. When the price of carnations rocketed, Jarvis released a statement condemning florists. Erica Lamberg is a contributing writer for Fox News Digital.
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