What is the history of Grandparents Day? 


Generations United encourages everyone to do something spectacular for Grandparents Day!


The origins of National Grandparents Day can be traced back to the pioneering efforts of two dedicated and passionate individuals: Jacob Reingold and Marian McQuade.


During the 1961 White House Conference on Aging, Jacob Reingold of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale was inspired by a speech about the "new image of the aged," and he focused on the role of millions of older Americans who are grandparents. That same year, on September 16, 1961, the Hebrew Home hosted the first day dedicated to grandparents. By 1963, it had become an official holiday in the Bronx. And, on January 27, 1987, the Congressional Record affirmed Jacob Reingold's trailblazing efforts to gain recognition for grandparents as well as a national day to honor them.


Marian McQuade launched a campaign in 1970 to establish a special day of recognition for grandparents. She began a statewide campaign for Grandparents Day by reaching out to civic, business, faith, and political leaders. Governor Arch Moore declared the first Grandparents Day in West Virginia in 1973.


Their efforts were rewarded in 1978 when the United States Congress declared the first Sunday after Labor Day to be National Grandparents Day. President Jimmy Carter signed a presidential proclamation, kicking off the commemoration of this special holiday.


On Grandparents Day, Generations United encourages grandparents and older adults to share their wisdom, perspectives, and key civic values with children. We are asking older people to join today's youth in reaching out to decision-makers and starting one of the most important conversations in our country's history: discussing how, as a country, we can address the many challenges that future generations will face, from literacy to health and wellness to financial stability. Do Something Grand to commemorate Grandparents Day!


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