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Last night’s National Defense Night Ceremony was filled with poignant commemoration and overwhelmed me with gratitude for the emphasis our National Society puts on Patriotism. I hope you all enjoyed the evening’s presentations and honorees as much as I did. This morning, we are closing out our official Continental Congress...
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Seeing members joining together to “Sparkle in Service” truly filled my heart with love for this organization! I hope all attendees had as meaningful a time as I did mingling with fellow Daughters and discovering new ways to participate and get involved with service projects. A heartfelt thank you to...
What an inspiring evening we shared at last night’s Education Night. It was truly heartwarming to witness the promise of our nation’s future reflected in the achievements and aspirations of such exceptional students. Please join me in once again offering heartfelt congratulations to our 2025 DAR Outstanding Junior Member, Alyssa...
Daughters, you truly sparkled last night! Your energy and presence set the perfect tone for my final Congress as President General, and I am deeply grateful. From the heartfelt words of our honorees and distinguished guests to the stirring patriotic performances, it was an evening filled with inspiration and camaraderie—a...
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...
Congress is officially underway, and what a marvelous beginning it has been! I hope your day is filled with joy, meaningful connections, and the unmistakable spirit of our beloved Society. Today brought a profoundly moving moment for me personally, as I experienced the reveal and dedication of my official portrait...
With a heart brimming with gratitude and joy, I welcome you to our cherished House Beautiful for the 134th Continental Congress! What a thrill it is to gather once again—united in spirit, in sisterhood, and in celebration of all that we are and all that we have accomplished together. I...
Members and Guests, A warm welcome to the 134th Continental Congress! We are delighted to gather together as we “Celebrate Stars & Stripes Forever,” honoring the remarkable service and achievements of so many dedicated individuals and groups within our Society. Throughout the week, we invite you to recognize the outstanding...
As we head into the final days of the Wright Administration, the President General and Executive Committee participated in two moving ceremonies on Friday, June 20th. The morning began with a plaque dedication and wreath laying, conducted by the Chaplain General, at the DAR Service and Friendship Pollinator Garden. The...
The National Society mourns the loss of Honorary President General Dorla Dean Eaton Kemper, who passed away on June 19, 2025 at age 95. “I convey my sincerest condolences to Mrs. Kemper’s daughter Kara and members of the Kemper family as well as the California Daughters who loved and supported...