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Mother’s Day
On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and requesting a proclamation. The Central association Woman’s club was already planning for Mother’s Day in this April, 16th, 1914 Racine Journal News article. The Central Association building was at 920 W. Sixth Street.