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Father's Day is did not become a national holiday until 1972. It all started with a young woman, named Grace Golden Clayton, whose father was a Civil War veteran and wanted to honor all the fathers especially those who have died. So, a Father's Service was organized and held at the family church in July of 1908.
Another woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, wanted to honor her father who was a farmer and a Civil Veteran too. She also wanted to honor her father's efforts to raise her and a her 5 brothers after their mother died in child birth. Sonora's inspiration came while attending a Mother's Day Service in 1909.
In 1972, President Richard Nixon officially signed into law that designated Father's Day will be celebrated on the third Sunday in June.
Enjoy the selection of articles to explore the history of Father's Day celebrations and the people behind this special day.
(The Old Farmer's Almanac) Father’s Day did not become a national holiday until 1972. Why did it take so long to pass into law (unlike Mother’s Day, which was quickly embraced)? Why was it controversial at one time? Find out... click for the full article
(National Public Radio) Sunday marks 115 years since the first Father's Day celebration. Ahead of that special day, we celebrate dads and the daughter who inspired the annual tradition... click for the full article
(Encyclopedia Britannica) Father’s Day, holiday in honor of fathers that is celebrated in many countries around the world. It originated in the United States, and credit for the holiday is generally given to Sonora Smart Dodd. Dodd’s father, a Civil War veteran... click for the full article
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