Celebrating Father's Day

Do you know when Father's Day became a national observance? Can you guess which female U.S. Senator voiced her support for Father's Day?

In 1957, Senator Margaret Chase Smith (who was the only woman in the Senate at the time) wrote to Congress, "Either we honor both our parents, mothers and fathers, or let us desist from honoring either one. But to single out just one of our two parents and omit the other is the most grievous insult imaginable." Still, it wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon permanently established Father's Day as a national observance.

The National Women's History Project proudly honors all men who personify fathers by encouraging girls and boys to respect themselves and each other and to believe in themselves and their dreams.

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Frederick Douglass | Samuel Joseph May | Arthur Dong

Announcing the
2014 National Women's History Month Theme:
Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment

This year’s theme presents the opportunity to Honor women in a wide-range of occupations and accomplishments. We will be selecting National Honorees (download the Nomination Form). At the same time, we would like to encourage schools, women and educational organizations, and workplaces to use the 2014 theme to honor special women in their own organizations.

Nominate a Woman to be Honored for National Women’s History Month 2014
The National Women’s History Project is accepting nominations for 2014 Women’s History Month Honorees. Click here for details.

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