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Origins of Father’s Day A national observance tracing its roots
The article traces Father’s Day origins from Mrs. Bruce Dodd of Spokane who inspired the first observance in 1910 at Centenary Presbyterian Church, through competing claims in Fairmont, Vancouver, and Miami, and notes presidential supports and rejections. It covers the evolution to a nationwide observance by 1924 and the role of the National Father’s Day Committee, with guidance on honoring dad and the emblematic white and red roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Wash
Centenary Presbyterian Church
Charles Clayton
Fairmont
W. Va
Fairmont Central Church
Vancouver
Irvington Methodist Church
Portland Oregonian
Walter H. Burgess
Miami
Fla
Chicago
Lions Club
Kentucky
Meek
Harding
Coolidge
Wilson
Dodd
William J. Smart
Billy Buttons
Eisenhower
Truman
Mark Clark
Douglas Arthur
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Drew Pearson
General Sarnoff
Ralph Bunche
Paul Hoffman
Estes Kefauver
William O. Douglas
Mrs. Dodd
Dad