This one s for the dads and here s a little history on father s day
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This one s for the dads And here s a little history on Father s Day Father s Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society The modern Father s Day was first celebrated in the early 20th century Early History - Middle Ages The Catholic tradition has celebrated fatherhood on Saint Joseph s Day March 19 since the Middle Ages - Modern Era The idea of a special day to honor fathers began in the United States Establishment in the United States - 1908 The first known Father s Day service was held at a church in Fairmont West Virginia on July 5 1908 after a deadly mine explosion killed hundreds of men However this was a one-time event and did not become an annual celebration - 1910 Sonora Smart Dodd is credited with the creation of Father s Day as a national holiday Inspired by the establishment of Mother s Day she proposed the idea to honor her father William Jackson Smart a Civil War veteran and single parent of six children The first official Father s Day celebration was held on June 19 1910 in Spokane Washington National Recognition - 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father s Day but did not issue a formal proclamation - 1966 President Lyndon B Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers designating the third Sunday in June as Father s Day - 1972 President Richard Nixon signed into law a permanent national observance of Father s Day on the third Sunday in June Global Celebrations Father s Day is celebrated on various dates worldwide but many countries including the United States observe it on the third Sunday in June In some countries it aligns with local traditions or religious observances such as Saint Joseph s Day in some predominantly Catholic countries Modern Day Today Father s Day is celebrated with various traditions including giving gifts hosting family gatherings and spending quality time with fathers and father figures It has become a significant day for recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of fathers and celebrating their roles within the family and society