In Spokane, Washington, Sonora Smart Dodd organized the first Father’s Day in the United States, one that recognized her Civil War veteran dad who raised her, as well as other father figures.
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USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Of course, Father’s Day brunch ideas must go beyond casual weekday toast and cereal, because the fathers and father figures in our lives deserve a little extra effort.
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Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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