The photo of the emotional Greek mother giving one last farewell to her son who is leaving for the Korean War is the essence of what is celebrated on Mother’s Day around the world.
It is a timeless reminder of the special relationship between mothers and their children.
Taken sometime in the summer of 1950, the photo depicts the deep anxiety of the Greek woman, who is captured perhaps whispering last-minute advice to her son on how to survive the war.
The son, however, seems a bit embarrassed to be lectured by his mother in front of his comrades in arms.
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly on May 9.