Mothers' Day: Julia Ward Howe


	Mothers' Day: Julia Ward Howe

masbury

5-13-2007 8:49 AM

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julia ward howe, mothers day, feminism, women, peace, war, war on terror, culture

masbury says:

Julia Ward Howe sought an annual Mothers' Day in the USA as early as 1870, shortly after the Civil War. Her plea is far different from the ooey-gooey of the modern observance!

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5-13-2007 10:20 AM

Socratoad

Wow!!!! Those are stirring words indeed.
Thank you for this clip.

5-13-2007 11:20 AM

gingembre

Good clip, masbury. We need this reminder that the spirit of Mother's Day is not just about showing your mother that you appreciate her; its a call for women to rebel against war. Modern day revivals of Julia Ward Howe's inspiring call to action to end war include Standing Women and the Granny Peace Brigade.

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