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Membership in the NSDAR is a unique opportunity to establish
one's lineage and heritage as a descendent of a patriot of the
American Revolution. Applicants interested in participating
in the historical, educational, and patriotic activities of
the NSDAR are welcome. An individual joins a chapter by invitation
of that chapter. She is accepted as a member of the National
Society by action of the National Board of Management. A DAR
member is first a member of the National Society, and through
her chapter and state organization, she contributes her service
to the collective strength and progress of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
For more information regarding membership eligibility in DAR,
please visit the NSDAR
web site.
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(1) |
To perpetuate the memory of
the men and women who achieved American Independence; by the
acquisition and the protection of historical spots and the erection
of monuments; by the encouragement of historical research in
relation to the American Revolution and the publication of its
results; by the preservation of documents and relics, and of
the records of the individual services of Revolutionary soldiers
and patriots; and by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic
anniversaries.
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To carry out the injunction
of Washington in his farewell address to the American people,
to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions
for the general diffusion of knowledge, this developing an enlightened
public opinion, and affording to young and old such advantages
as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing
the duties of American Citizens.
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To cherish, maintain and extend
the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism
and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all
the blessing of liberty.
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Extracted from the Bylaws,
NSDAR, Article II
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