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History
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early 20th century
- inspired by Mother's Day
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June 19, 1910
- the first Father’s Day
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Mrs Sonora Dodd
- William Smart
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1924
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President Coolidge
- as a national holiday
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1972
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President Nixon
- signed into law
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When
- Third Sunday of June
- Second Sunday of June
- 1st Sunday of September
- On Ascension Day (40 days after Easter)
- December 5
- St Josephs Day (March 19)
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How to celebrate
- Send a gift
- Travel with Dad
- Watch a family video
- Picnic in the park
- special home-cooked dinner
- Father’s Day hike
- Go camping
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Ideas
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Sweet Tooth Dad
- bake a cake
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Fishing Dad
- Fishing gear
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Handy Man Dad
- Decorated photo
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At the office Dad
- a luxurious massage
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Sports Dad
- Apple watch Sport
- Nike sneaker
- Tickets to favorite sporting event
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Travel Dad
- a day trip
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Music Lover Dad
- CD with album cover "Best Dad"
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Fashion Dad
- Textured suit jacket
- Swim shorts
- Watch
- Paint a T-shirt with your handprints