Fathers Day Origin Traced to Spokane Pioneer 1910
The article traces Father's Day origins to Spokane Washington in 1910 when mayor set the third Sunday of June as the holiday. It credits Sonora Smart Dodd for initiating the idea after hearing a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. It notes national recognition by 1972 under President Nixon and highlights cultural impact including gifts, fragrances, and mail volume.
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Spokane
Wash
Sonora Smart Dodd
William Smart
Dodd
Richard Nixon
National
Father's Day Council
Grace Tho
Father's Day in Books and Photos Shows Evolving Fatherhood
The piece notes shifts in Father's Day culture from a breadwinner image to thoughtful recognition. It highlights a 1995 sampler line, Life with Father, with 82 photos spanning decades and featuring leaders like Kennedy and Mantle. Also mentioned is When Did You Last See Your Father by Blake Morrison.
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Life Magazine
Co Renmeester
Alfred Eisanstaedt
George Silk
Brian Lanker
Blake Morrison
Picador USA
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