A Day in History: Military Spouse Appreciation Day

“Since the early days of the Continental Army, the wives of our servicemen have made unselfish contributions to the spirit and well-being of their fighting men and the general welfare of their communities.” – President Ronald Reagan, Proclamation 5184, April 17, 1984

The Friday before Mother's Day in May is a day set aside to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of the spouses of our U.S. Military troops. It is a day to honor those who are considered the backbone of the family, supporting their spouses wherever they have been deployed.

President Ronald Reagan recognized the importance of military spouses in 1984 with Proclamation 5184. He was the first to speak about the role of the military spouse in the welfare and comfort of their family. Since then every U.S. President has celebrated the day each year, encouraging us to recognize not only military personnel, but to also recognize those who have been there to selflessly support their spouses.

It wasn’t until 1999 that Congress officially made Military Spouse Day part of National Military Appreciation Month. Recognition of Military Spouses is now celebrated each year on the Friday before Mother’s Day.

Five Fast Facts about Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Just over 7% of military spouses are men.
Military wives were discouraged from working outside the home until as recently as the mid-1980s.
The first Military Spouse Appreciation day took place on May 23, 1984.
Those in the military tend to marry at a younger age and have young children at home compared to civilians.
Each year the U.S. President celebrates the day with a speech and a proclamation.

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