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First Mother's Day (1908) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, May 9·Old City

Give it up for Mom… Philly-style! The nation's very first public Mother's Day celebration took place right here at Wanamaker's Department Store, honoring the women who do it all.

Give it up for Mom… Philly-style! The nation's very first public Mother's Day celebration took place right here at Wanamaker's Department Store, honoring the women who do it all.

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