Mother’s Day Proclamation

It Happened on
May 17, 1870

The "Appeal to womanhood throughout the world" (later known as "Mothers' Day Proclamation") by Julia Ward Howe was an appeal for women to unite for peace in the world. Written in 1870, Howe's "Appeal to womanhood" was a pacifist reaction to the carnage of the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War.

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Julia Ward Howe

American author and poet, known for writing the

War of the Oranges ends: Portugal and Spain sign the Treaty of Badajoz; Portugal loses the city of Olivenza.

It Happened on
June 07, 1801

FEATURED IMAGE CREDIT: The War of the Oranges by Marie-Lynn via #midjourney

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The two negotiators of this treaty were born 1 day apart.

born on May 12, 1767

Manuel Godoy

First Secretary of State of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808

born on May 13, 1767

John VI of Portugal

Nicknamed "the Clement", was King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves from 1816 to 1825

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John VI of Portugal

Nicknamed "the Clement", was King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves from 1816 to 1825


Manuel Godoy

First Secretary of State of Spain from 1792 to 1797 and from 1801 to 1808