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In 1914, a bill instituting Mother's Day was passed, and on May 8th, 1914, [[Woodrow WIlson]] signed House Joint Resolution 263, "A joint resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day, and for other purposes." WIlson issued a proclamation "calling upon the Government officials to display the United States flag on all Government buildings, and the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May, as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our country."<ref name=rice/>
In 1914, a bill instituting Mother's Day was passed, and on May 8th, 1914, [[Woodrow WIlson]] signed House Joint Resolution 263, "A joint resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day, and for other purposes." WIlson issued a proclamation "calling upon the Government officials to display the United States flag on all Government buildings, and the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May, as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of our country."<ref name=rice/>
[[Image:Brunswick.jpg|left|241px|thumb|New York department store advertisement, May 4, 1921. The ad copy insisted: "A phonograph is what Mother ''wants''—Brunswick, of course! For every reason, Mother's choice—and fittest gift for Mother's day."]
Originally, the celebration was observed mostly at churches, but it soon expanded to public gatherings, somewhat on the pattern of Independence Day or Memorial Day<ref>Then called "Decorations Day"</ref>. Boston's 1923 celebration of Mother's Day honored the sacrifices of the Gold Star mothers who had lost sons in World War I. It included a parade and speeches on the Common. "M. Schalk" of the Rotary Club led the assembled crowd in singing "Mother Machree," "The Long Long Trail," and "Home Sweet Home." The chaplain of the American Legion led a prayer, followed by speeches by the Lieutenant Governor, Mayor James M. Curley, and screen actress Mary Carr, famous for her film portrayal of mothers.<ref>"Tributes to 'Mother' Paid On Common After Parade in Downtown Boston," ''The Boston Daily Globe,'' May 14, 1923, p. 18</ref>.
Originally, the celebration was observed mostly at churches, but it soon expanded to public gatherings, somewhat on the pattern of Independence Day or Memorial Day<ref>Then called "Decorations Day"</ref>. Boston's 1923 celebration of Mother's Day honored the sacrifices of the Gold Star mothers who had lost sons in World War I. It included a parade and speeches on the Common. "M. Schalk" of the Rotary Club led the assembled crowd in singing "Mother Machree," "The Long Long Trail," and "Home Sweet Home." The chaplain of the American Legion led a prayer, followed by speeches by the Lieutenant Governor, Mayor James M. Curley, and screen actress Mary Carr, famous for her film portrayal of mothers.<ref>"Tributes to 'Mother' Paid On Common After Parade in Downtown Boston," ''The Boston Daily Globe,'' May 14, 1923, p. 18</ref>.