Oregon Association of American Mothers

Oregon American Mothers Association is the state affiliate of American Mothers, Inc, an interfaith, non-political, and non-profit organization for women and men who support our purpose of strengthening the moral and spiritual foundations of the family and the home.

The ideals of American Mothers, Inc. began in the heart and mind of Anna Reeves Jarvis as she sought to heal the damage done to families caught in the conflict of the Civil War. By organizing a day of love and friendship across battle lines, this simple observance grew into the national holiday known as Mother's Day for which American Mothers is the official sponsor. American Mothers was officially organized in 1950 as a division of the Golden Rule Foundation and was incorporated under the laws of New York. It became an independent, non-profit organization in 1954. However, the first National Mother of the Year was presented by Honorary Chairman, Sarah Delano Roosevelt in 1935 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Every year since then, American Mothers has named a remarkable mother from nominees among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for this important honor.

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