It’s June and after graduation ceremonies, Father’s Day is the main holiday to celebrate! At Manhattan’s American Bar and Grill we want to help get you in the mood, so here are some fun facts to help you celebrate Father’s Day this month.
- Father’s Day was first celebrated in Spokane Washington through the efforts of Sondra Smart Dodd whose father single handedly raised six children while farming.
- It was celebrated on June 19, 1910. June was chosen because it was the birth month of William Smart, Sondra’s Father.
- In 1924 Calvin Coolidge was the first president to acknowledge Father’s Day.
- In 1966 Lyndon Johnson made the first presidential proclamation about Father’s Day.
- In 1972 Richard Nixon made it a National Holiday on the 3rd Sunday in June.
- It is now celebrated internationally with most countries observing it on the third Sunday in June.
- Favorite gift given to dads… Neckties! (Don’t do it.)
- Official Flower – roses. Red if your father is living, White if he is deceased.
- Favorite “fatherly” sayings…
- As long as you live under my roof you’ll follow my rules!
- That dog isn’t going to walk itself!
- There’s nothing a little duct tape can’t fix…
- You’re going out looking like that??
- Don’t make me turn this car around!
Manhattan’s American Bar and Grill is celebrating Father’s Day with a special menu. So, what better way to celebrate Fathers’ Day with a great dinner at Manhattan’s? Make your reservations now! 630-871-2991!
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