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Anna Jarvis, American founder of Mother's Day (born 1864)

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Anna Jarvis

Founder of Mother's Day (1864-1948)

Anna Maria Jarvis was the founder of Mother's Day in the United States. Her mother had frequently expressed a desire to establish such a holiday, and after her mother's death, Jarvis led the movement for the commemoration. However, as the years passed, Jarvis grew disenchanted…
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Mother's Day

Celebration honouring mothers

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March or May. It complements similar…
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