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Thanks to the overwhelming success of the Reinstatement Fee Waiver Initiative, we are pleased to announce that the program has been extended through the end of the Storage Administration or until 5,000 reinstatements have been processed, whichever comes first. The response to this initiative has been extraordinary. In 2025, DAR...
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Today is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! On this Fourth of July, as fireworks light the night sky and families gather in celebration, we are reminded that the story of our nation has always been a story of connection. From its founding 250 years...
Our nation was built through acts of service, and from those earliest acts, a country was formed. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence tomorrow, we are reminded that this legacy of service did not end with the founding generation. It continues today...
With just two days until Independence Day, take a moment to reflect on what our ancestors were experiencing at this very moment so many years ago — knowing that independence was within reach and that the future of a new nation rested in their hands. Today, we have a remarkable...
The countdown to America 250 is on! Join us this week as we honor our past, celebrate the present milestone anniversary, and look ahead with a renewed purpose. This once in a generation celebration reminds us that DAR’s mission is as important today as it has ever been, as we...
Last night’s National Defense Night Ceremony was a moving reminder of the importance of patriotism and service. As we honored the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, I was filled with reflection for those we lost and for the countless individuals who answered the call to help. Hearing from each...
One of the highlights of Continental Congress for me is celebrating the many accomplishments of our members and shining a light on the countless ways our members serve their communities across the nation and around the world. Congratulations to Jenn Pond, National Chair of the Service to America Committee, and...
Last night was an important reminder of the power that supporting the education of our youth can have across the country. In such a historic year, where so much effort is being focused on teaching our country’s founding, it was inspiring to hear from our Essay Contest winners and our...
What a superb Opening Night we had last evening! And what a way to begin— seeing Lincoln, the majestic Bald Eagle from the American Eagle Foundation , soar through our beloved DAR Constitution Hall during the powerful and moving performance of the National Anthem from Liberty Voices , was a...
We are just 10 days away from July 4 th, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and I for one, am so pleased to be celebrating America 250! at our Opening Night Ceremony tonight! We have some fantastic awardees being honored tonight, who have all...