by Sam Johnson
     The third Sunday in June is annually celebrated as "Father's Day."
     June 1910 was the first time Father's Day was held, though it didn't become an official U.S. holiday until 1972.
     The actual origin of Father's Day is not clear.
       Check out the links below for more information on the history and background of Father's Day.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE ON FATHER'S DAY:

Facts on Father's Day
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Fathers_Day.shtml

Father's Day Holiday in the U.S.
http://www.usafederalholidays.com/fathers_day.html

National Geographic Article on Father's Day
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/06/100620-fathers-day-entertainment-gifts-quotes/

Spokane, Birthplace of Father's Day
http://www.fathersdaybirthplace.com/

Congressional Resolution Recognizing Sonora Dodd as Founder of Father's Day
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.+Res.+1274:

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