On this day in history, May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issues proclamation creating Mother's Day
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On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that mothers should be honored with flags flying at all government buildings. Later celebratory forms followed, including flowers and gifts.

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