Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day: Media

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Who created Mother's Day?

Who created Mother's Day?

On May 10, 1908, American activist Anna Jarvis held what is considered to be the...

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The founder of Mother's Day

The founder of Mother's Day

Anna Jarvis, c. 1900s.

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