Title: The History of Father's Day: How Did Father's Day Begin? | The Old Farmer's Almanac
Headings: The Forgotten History of Father's Day
The Forgotten History of Father's Day
Let's All Cheer for Fathers!
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Father’s Day Controversy
The Women Behind Father’s Day
Grace Golden Clayton
Sonora Smart Dodd
Becoming a National Holiday
Commercialism and the Economy
The Changing Role of Fathers
Different Days for Different Dads

Content: With so many people pinching their pennies, the economy needed reasons for people to spend money. Father’s Day was promoted by struggling stores as an occasion to get fathers some of the clothing and material goods they needed. It was a way to invite people to get dad the necktie or pair of socks that he probably would not buy for himself. World War II. Men were on the front lines. The desire to support American troops and the war effort provided another reason to support and show appreciation for dads. The Changing Role of Fathers
The idea of fatherhood changed as well. It’s not viewed as the “feminine model” with flowers, but it has become more of a day that celebrates what Dad likes to do, whether it’s going fishing or flying or go-carting! It focuses on the larger roles that dads play with their children. Partly, this change is due to the way society has also evolved.