Reader comments: Mother's Day was begun in 1908 by a devoted daughter

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Pam Woodall | 6:42 a.m. May 11, 2008
I think Anne Jarvis was inspired! Today's mom's especially need to recognize what an influence they have on their children, the community, the World! We love you mothers!

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Olive Dadisman gives a tour of the Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum, four miles outside of Grafton, W.Va. Jarvis is recognized as the founder of Mother's Day. (James J. Lee, Associated Press)
James J. Lee, Associated Press
Olive Dadisman gives a tour of the Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum, four miles outside of Grafton, W.Va. Jarvis is recognized as the founder of Mother's Day.