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"Journey Through Time: The Evolution of Father's Day"

The article traces the history of Father's Day, starting from its first known service in 1908 in West Virginia, to its first celebration in 1910 in Washington, and its journey to becoming a national holiday in the US, recommended by President Coolidge in 1924, officially recognized by President Johnson in 1966, and permanently recognized by law under President Nixon in 1972.
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