National Grandparents Day - Preserving Precious Memories Introduction

Marian H. McQuade
1917 - 2008

Founder, National
Grandparents Day

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2007 GRANDPARENTS
OF THE YEAR

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(click here)

2006 Grandparents Day
Art/Poster Contest

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The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her
primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to
tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National
Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
When is Grandparents Day?
In 2009, Grandparents Day falls on Sept. 13th

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mp3 of song, plus sheet music

Official Grandparents Day Song for Kids: Featured on CD Buy Now!	Grandparents Day YouTube Video Contest View Winners!
Listen to the song clip "A Song for Grandma And Grandpa"

2003's Honorees

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if not for commercial purposes. However, ALL of our graphics and ALL of the contest entries, photos, etc.,
are copyright protected; they may not be reproduced or used in any way, without our express written permission.

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