History of Father's Day

The first event held to specifically honor fathers was held in what state?

• Washington

• West Virginia

• Texas

• California

The first woman who tried to establish a special day to honor fathers was raised by a:

• uncle

• single father

• married father

• cousin

The first Father's Day was celebrated in what state?

• Washington

• West Virginia

• Texas

• California

Why was Father's day promoted during the Great Depression?

• To celebrate in importance of retailers

• to promote parades

• To boost business for retailers

• none of the above

Why was Father's day promoted during World War II?

• So the troops could get a day off from the war

• It was a way to honor American troops

• So the troops could receive gifts

• none of the above

Father's Day became a national holiday in:

• 1908

• 1910

• 1972

• 1982

In the United State, Father's Day is celebrated every year on which month?

• on the second Sunday of May

• on the third Sunday of June

• on July 4th

• on the first Sunday of August

The first Father's Day was first celebrated on _______________.

• July 21, 1910

• June 19, 1910

• April 19, 1972

• none of the above

Why was the first event held to specifically honor fathers that was held at a West Virginia church?

• It was a sermon to commemorate the death of 362 men in an explosion at the Fairmont Coal Company mines in Monongah.

• It was to honor military troops

• It was to celebrate the Great Depression.

• none of the above

Which President made Father's Day a national holiday?

• President Wilson

• President Obama

• President Richard Nixon

• none of the above