Sonora Dodd

Sonora Dodd was a pioneering advocate for Mother's Day, inspired by her admiration for her own mother and her desire to honor mothers' contributions. In 1908, she proposed a special day dedicated to mothers, initially celebrating her mother, a single parent who raised six children. Her efforts led to the first official Mother's Day celebration in Spokane, Washington, and eventually, it became a national holiday in the United States in 1914. Dodd's work highlighted the importance of appreciating mothers and their vital roles in families and society.