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Ann Jarvis, American activist, co-founded Mother's Day (died 1905)

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Ann Jarvis

American activist (1832–1905)

Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis was a social activist and community organizer during the American Civil War era. She is recognized as the mother who inspired Mother's Day and as a founder of Mother's Day movements, and her daughter, Anna Marie Jarvis (1864–1948), is recognized as the…
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Mother's Day (United States)

Holiday in the United States

Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as their positive contributions to their families and society. It was established by Anna Jarvis,…
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