The wait is over! Tonight, we gather for the unforgettable Opening Night Ceremony of the 134th Continental Congress—let the magic of Congress begin!
We have many exciting honorees this year, including the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute for their work in preserving the history between Spain and the United States since the days of the Revolution, the Filippo Mazzei Cultural Circle for their work in preserving the history of his contributions to the American Revolution; Kali Reis for using her platform to educate and advocate for indigenous women, Jeff Callaway for his community service work in advocating for animal welfare, and Chuck Leavell, otherwise known as “the fifth Rolling Stone” for his dedication to the nations forests and environment.

Today's DAR