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April in Washington, D.C., means, of course, the profusion of Japanese Cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and throughout the city. But it also brings the return of the Executive Committee for its week of executive deliberations and events. This year’s session was exceptionally busy and packed with purpose. I’m...
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His name is synonymous with “traitor.” He was reviled in his lifetime, and his legacy remains the ultimate example of betrayal to our American cause. But did you know that early in the American Revolution, he was hailed as a hero and one of the Continental Army’s most promising officers...
April 3-9 is National Library Week, and so it is appropriate that we take a minute to appreciate not just our gorgeous DAR Library and the collection within it, but especially the staff that make it all work. But what does our library staff DO, in addition to what one...
My weekend afforded me the opportunity to meet with hundreds of dedicated members through two enjoyable and informative state visits. I hope you enjoy reading about the work that is being accomplished by our Daughters in these active chapters. March 31 - April 1: Welcomed at Rosalie, Natchez, Mississippi For...
This time each year there is a flurry of activity in the DAR Museum galleries, a flurry rivaled only by Congress. From the start of January to the end of March, the DAR Museum and other Headquarters staff are busy preparing to open a new exhibition. Months and years of...
The National Society is cooperating with the Doughboy Foundation and Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to host a unique, invitation-only photography exhibit focused on the 105th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I, as well as a discussion about the lessons learned during the conflict and how they apply to...
Idaho, March 24-25 “Here comes the Sun!” was the uplifting theme of the outstanding 108 th Idaho State Conference, conducted in the beautiful state capital of Boise, which lit up its buildings in red, white and blue for my arrival! State Regent Catherine McClintick welcomed approximately 160 guests for four...
Monumental movement, momentum and milestones are happening at the DAR Insignia Store! It is only natural that I bring you up to date on our progress and remaining challenges. Worldwide supply chain issues are affecting vendors and businesses; however, Insignia is slowly overcoming these issues to make a positive impact...
It is a joy to share that the sun is again shining all across our great nation, and that our National Society is bursting forth with new energy and excitement after too many months of darkness. In the last 11 days, I had the opportunity to witness this solar phenomenon...
The March/April 2022 issue of American Spirit magazine is our annual tribute to Women’s History Month—one of our favorite issues to work on every year! Our past March/April editions have featured women such as Margaret Fuller, an early women’s rights activist; Sarah Wilson, Colonial imposter; and Mercy Otis Warren, the...