Did You Know Father’s Day Started Right Here In Washington State?

Here's a couple of fun facts about Father's Day! It was first proposed by a woman from Washington state named Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to create a Mother's Day for dads. And because of her, Washington held the first Father's Day on July 19, 1910.

It didn't become an official holiday until 1972, when President Nixon declared it a holiday. Mother's Day, on the other hand, was made official in 1914.

So Washington state, before it was famous for Microsoft and Amazon, was famous for Father's Day. That's pretty cool!   Read more here. 

Have a great Father's Day weekend!