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Manchester, Tennessee

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

 An Historical Perspective

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded October 11, 1890, and originally incorporated under a 25 year Certificate of Incorporation dated June 8, 1891. The Society was later incorporated under an Act of Incorporation of the United States Congress dated December 2, 1895, and approved on February 20, 1896.

On June 8, 1991, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its centennial in Washington, D.C.

The National Headquarters is located at 1776 D Street, NW, in Washington, DC. It occupies three adjoining structures: Memorial Continental Hall; DAR Constitution Hall; Administration Building.

A total of approximately 771,500 members have been admitted since 1890. These members are found in 3,000 chapters in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, and in 24 overseas units located in twelve countries.

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The DAR Motto

God, Home, and Country

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The DAR Objectives

Historic Preservation, Promotion of Education, and Patriotic Endeavor:

The objectives of the DAR are:

	To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence.
	To promote the development of an enlightened public opinion.
	To foster patriotic citizenship.

 

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The DAR Programs

The objectives of the DAR are actively advanced through patriotic, historical, and educational programs.  These include:

	The Constitution Week Program (Sept. 17-23) to emphasize, defend and preserve the Constitution.
	The Americanism Program to recognize outstanding naturalized and native-born citizens.
	The Service for Veteran-Patients program whereby DAR volunteers provide services to 172 VA Medical Centers and nine non-VA hospitals.
	The DAR Library which provides resources and encourages historical research of the American Revolution.
	The Genealogical Records Program which preserves the historical and lineage records of Revolutionary War Patriots.
	Promoting and carrying-out the marking of the locations of Revolutionary events and soldiers.
	The American History Essay Contests for students in grades 5, 6, and 7.
	The DAR Good Citizens Program to promote dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism among high school seniors through National Awards presentations.
	The DAR Scholarships Programs, including the NSDAR American History Scholarship and  scholarships in  political science, history, government, economics, nursing, medicine, and occupational therapy.