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I left for Nebraska in a cold spring rain, but arrived in Nebraska to a warm welcome from the Daughters in America’s heartland. The weather remained overcast and rainy, but the hospitality truly made the climate inconsequential. A teddy bear with her own sash and arrow pin, from Honorary State...
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The familiar face of the Nevada State Regent, Lynn Kinsell, made me feel welcome amid the flashing neon lights of the Las Vegas airport as crowds hurried to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in this amazing city. Driving to the Northern edge of the metro area we saw how Las Vegas...
We are excited to announce that American Spirit magazine has joined DAR Headquarters, the DAR Museum and the DAR Library on Facebook! With our new Facebook page, readers now have the opportunity to interact with other readers, receive updates on the latest issue, behind-the-scenes teasers and more. “Like” our page...
Arriving in California in March, I was reminded how beautiful the state can be. Because of recent rains the hills were green, the sky was blue and temperatures were moderate. It was easy to understand why so many of our ancestors crossed the plains and mountains to reach the Pacific...
On this day, 100 years ago, the United States officially entered World War One. Congress voted overwhelmingly in favor of a war declaration on April 6, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson’s decision was impacted by the unrestricted attacks by German submarines on American ships, as well as the Zimmermann Telegram, a...
Leaving the sunshine of Alaska, the flight from Juneau to Seattle was uneventful. However, when I reached Seattle and boarded the flight to Vancouver, we were asked to deplane because the aircraft had a mechanical error. Envisioning an overnight stay in Seattle, I was pleasantly surprised when Alaska Airlines promptly...
On behalf of the Director of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, James Jackson, Major General, USA, Retired, we want to share with you some thoughts about planning for your activities and events for our Vietnam veterans and their families. As the end of March approaches, many communities...
Arriving in Honolulu late on a Tuesday evening, it was reassuring to be greeted by Pauline Wagnon with a lei for both Bill and me. She escorted us to the Hale Koa hotel, a beautiful place on Waikiki beach set aside for military families, both active duty and retirees. Seeing...
Join the President General and the Dillon Administration as we travel to France in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the ending of World War I with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles! The 2017 France Tour, October 7-14, 2017, will include visiting the World War I Somme American...
I left Denver early on the second of March for visits to Alaska, Vancouver and Hawaii. The view out my window as we made our approach into the Juneau airport made me appreciate the skill of Alaska Airline pilots. Steep mountains appeared on both sides of the airplane and the...