That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” and it shall be the duty of the President to request its observance as provided for in this resolution.” Proclamation by the President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, September 14, 1940. <br /><br />American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. A federally chartered nonprofit organization comprises Mothers who lost a son or daughter during a major U.S. conflict, strategic military area, or while in service to the United States. Its chapters work to perpetuate the ideals of Americanism for which their children so gallantly fought and died.

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” and it shall be the duty of the President to request its observance as provided for in this resolution.” Proclamation by the President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, September 14, 1940.

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. A federally chartered nonprofit organization comprises Mothers who lost a son or daughter during a major U.S. conflict, strategic military area, or while in service to the United States. Its chapters work to perpetuate the ideals of Americanism for which their children so gallantly fought and died.