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Woodrow Wilson, 1912.
Woodrow Wilson posing with his wife and daughters, 1912

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The First Mother's Day
May 9, 1914

Think of all the work that mothers do in raising their children. Mothers need to be celebrated! President Woodrow Wilson realized this on May 9, 1914, proclaiming the first Mother's Day. He asked Americans on that day to give a public "thank you" to their mothers and all mothers. What do you do for your mother on Mother's Day?
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