Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day as we know it in the United States began in the late 1800s, with various women's groups and individuals advocating for a day to honor mothers. A pivotal moment came in 1905 when Anna Jarvis, inspired by her mother's death, organized a memorial service in her mother's honor, and then campaigned for a national Mother's Day. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson officially recognized Mother's Day, making it a national holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May.