Do we really need to be reminded what day this is? Today is Proclamation 1268 Day, otherwise known as Mother’s Day. On Saturday, May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation designating the second Monday of May as Mother’s Day. Here is the text of the declaration.
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Whereas, By a Joint Resolution approved May 8, 1914, “designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, and for other purposes,” the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the government officials to display the United States flag on all government buildings, and the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country;
And Whereas, By the said Joint Resolution it is made the duty of the President to request the observance of the second Sunday in May as provided for in the said Joint Resolution;
Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said Joint Resolution, do hereby direct the government officials to display the United States flag on all government buildings and do invite the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.
In Witness Wherewof, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed.
Done at the City of Washington this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States one hundred and thirty-eight.
WOODROW WILSON
By the President:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
Secretary of State.1
To all of our mothers, we tip our hats and give a courteous bow. You are a special treasure, recognized by our nation as well as each individual home. We are indebted to the love of a mother who cared for us, nursed us back to health, held us when we were scared, laughed at all our terrible knock-knock jokes, scolded us when we needed it, baked amazing cookies and other delicious foods, chauffeured us to practices and games, and so many other things – too many to count!
As children, we all failed to show the depth of appreciation mom deserved. As adults, we look back with gratitude. If your mom is still living, let her know how grateful you are for everything she did. May the words of King Lemuel be a fitting tribute to our moms. Find how many of these things your mom did!
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her 
hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” (Proverbs 31:10-31)
1https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-1268-mothers-day-1914
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