1909 A lady named Bruce Dodd in Washington suddenly had an idea when celebrating Mother's Day: Since there is Mother's Day, why can't there be Father's Day?

Mrs. Dodd and her five younger brothers lost their mothers in their early years and were raised by a loving father. Many years have passed, and every time my father's birthday and death, my six brothers and sisters will always recall my father's hard work to support his family. With the support of Dr. Rasmus, she wrote a sincere letter to the state government, calling for the establishment of Father's Day and suggesting that it be June 5, her father's birthday. The state government adopted her suggestion and hastily designated Father's Day as 19, that is, the third Sunday in June of 1909. The following year, Spokane, where Mrs Dodd lived, officially celebrated this festival, and the mayor announced the establishment of Father's Day, making it a statewide memorial day. Later, other states also celebrated Father's Day.