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“This memorial was conceived in noble aspiration, has been created by constant effort, and is consummated in glorious achievement.” “We have come home.” Past President General Emily Nelson Ritchie McClean made this declaration during Memorial Continental Hall’s grand opening on April 19, 1909, five years to the day after the...
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It was this Chair’s pleasure to represent the President General in Sydney, Australia, for a week celebrating the Captain James Cook Chapter’s 40th anniversary. After crossing the International Date Line, this Chair touched down in Oz and was welcomed by Chapter Regent Ann Cairns, who hosted a tour of downtown...
Missing the Minnesota Daughters’ Fall Meeting and Board of Management in October due to COVID was quite a disappointment! I had been excited to experience the “North Star Sparkle” firsthand with my longtime friend State Regent Carolyn Loeffler. Corresponding Secretary Janet McFarland attended in my place and enjoyed celebrating their...
Our travels in Paris culminated with a special farewell dinner at the river boat L’Onyx, in view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower. During this special evening, we took time to thank our incredible tour directors from Academic Travel Abroad (Randall Salisbury, Emma Impavido, Elisabetta Amadi, and Mauro Tonelli), whose knowledge...
Another très magnifique day in Paris! It was an honor to place a wreath at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery, an enduring symbol of the Franco-American Alliance. When the Great War began, Americans immediately volunteered to serve with the French, and this towering memorial is a testament to our continued...
What a privilege to be here in Paris on Armistice Day. It was my honor to represent the National Society at the Arc de Triomphe for the official commemoration ceremonies. I deeply appreciate President Emmanuel Macron’s generous invitation for me to join his viewing party. It was incredibly moving to...
The Wright Administration is excited to begin our “Paris When It Sparkles” trip, which is dedicated to celebrating the enduring connection between America and France. The United States had no stronger ally in its fight for independence than France. Almost 250 years ago, our two countries began developing an unbreakable...
The Salute to the Stars and Stripes! Flag Replacement Chapter Grant Program was established to provide a free 3’ x 5’ American Flags from the DAR Store to DAR chapters across the nation to ensure that worn or tattered flags in their communities were replaced with dignity. This Flag of...
It was the great pleasure of the Executive Officers to welcome the National Board of Management and the 2022-2025 National Chairs to our House Beautiful for the third “Sparkle in Service” Leadership event of the Wright Administration. It is tradition for our National Society’s leaders to come together in October...
DAR Academic Works is now open for applications! Please help spread the word about our national scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship and American Indians Committees. Our online scholarship portal, DAR Academic Works, opened on November 1st for our scholarships being awarded for the coming academic year. Our online portal...