Mother's Day Proclamation

The Mother's Day Proclamation, written by Julia Ward Howe in 1870, is a call for peace and maternal unity. It encourages women worldwide to unite for the betterment of humanity by promoting love, kindness, and the end of war. Howe envisioned Mother's Day as a day dedicated to honoring mothers' nurturing and compassionate nature, inspiring collective efforts to foster peace and social harmony. The proclamation emphasizes the powerful influence of women and mothers in shaping a more just and peaceful world.