Remember Dodd on Sunday

The origin of Father’s Day can be traced back to the early 20th Century in the U.S. The credit for its establishment is often given to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane.

The story goes that in 1909, Dodd’s father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran, raised Dodd and her siblings single-handedly after their mother passed away during childbirth. Dodd wanted to honor her father for his selfless devotion and sacrifices in raising his children.

Inspired by the newly established Mother’s Day, Dodd campaigned for a day to honor fathers. She approached local churches, government officials, and commu...