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Father's Day History

  • Third Sunday in June.

  • 1910 - First begun in Washington State, at the request of Mrs. John B. Dodd.

  • 1924 - Supported by President Calvin Coolidge.

  • 1966 - Received a presidential proclaimation.

  • 1972 - Assured annual recognition by PL. 92-278

Sources for this information include Chase's 2003 Calendar of Events.