Jimmy Carter, Proclamation 4503 (1977)
“ Mother's Day should no longer be merely a day on which we reaffirm our love for our mothers. It should also be an occasion for admiration of the way American mothers have maintained those family bonds that protect us from the uncertainties of a changing society and give meaning and direction to our lives.And it should be an occasion for those of us in public life to reflect on what government can do to help the mothers of America keep our families strong. ”
