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Julia Ward Howe: The Woman Behind Mother's Day view detail comment email this

Video and transcript about Julia Ward Howe, "the author of the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic,' [who] began advocating for a mother's day for peace in 1870." Features an interview with an author of a Howe biography, and Julia Ward Howe's 1870 Mother's Day proclamation. From Democracy Now!, a daily radio and TV news program.
http://www.democracynow.org/2005/5/6/julia_ward_howe_the_woman_behind
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People: Women

Last updated Aug 28, 2008


Mother's Day: What You Need to Know view detail comment email this

Offers historical facts and figures about Mother's Day, links to information about famous mothers, and several ideas for celebrating the holiday.
http://womenshistory.about.com/od/mothersday/a/early.htm
Topics: Families, Holidays and Observances Individually

Last updated Feb 26, 2005


U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Mother's Day view detail comment email this

Facts and statistics about the holiday and about mothers. Features data on working mothers, single mothers, number of children, flowers, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013412.html
Topics: Families, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Jobs & Work, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Statistics

Last updated Mar 16, 2009





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