(Originally Published Thursday, January 23, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) On this day in 1973, President Nixon stated that the United States and Vietnam had reached a peace agreement "...to end the war and bring peace with honor in Vietnam and Southeast Asia." The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)… Continue reading Day 10 of 110: Peace with Honor
Day 9 of 110: January 1912 at the Zinzendorf with DAR
(Originally Published Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) Today, we'll go back in time to January 6, 1912, for a chapter meeting at the Zinzendorf in downtown Winston-Salem. Mrs. John L. Gilmer entertained the Daughters of the American Revolution, on Jan. 6th at the Zenzendorf [sic]. Those present were Mesdames William N.… Continue reading Day 9 of 110: January 1912 at the Zinzendorf with DAR
Day 8 of 110: Respecting the Flag
(Originally Published Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) One of the goals of our "110 Years in 110 Days" chapter celebration is to also celebrate the goals and of the Society and its committees. This week we distributed 100 copies of "The Flag Code" published by the DAR to increase awareness of… Continue reading Day 8 of 110: Respecting the Flag
Day 7 of 110: Flying the Flag
(Originally Published Monday, January 20, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) What promotes patriotism more than the sight of Old Glory?!? The DAR created the Flag of the United States of America Committee in 1909. The organization obviously realized the importance of promoting a strong patriotic feeling and respect for our flag early in its… Continue reading Day 7 of 110: Flying the Flag
Day 6 of 110: Project Patriot
(Originally Published Sunday, January 19, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) The DAR has a long history of supporting the military and their families as well as major war efforts such as World War I and II. Following are some great examples of the work our Society has done in this area. The DAR… Continue reading Day 6 of 110: Project Patriot
Day 5 of 110: Celebrate America!
(Originally Published Saturday, January 18, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) I've discovered that no matter what women's organization I join, there always seems to be a preconceived notion about the women in the organization. What is that? Oh, you know...that we women really do nothing but sit around in our white gloves,… Continue reading Day 5 of 110: Celebrate America!
Day 4 of 110: Our Chapter is Linked to the ‘Dash’ and ‘Winston’ in the Story of Winston-Salem
(Originally Published Friday, January 17, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) Today we had our regular monthly chapter meeting. Our speaker today was Fam Brownlee who came to tell us the story of the union of the towns of Winston and Salem in 1913. We'd intended to have this program in 2013 -… Continue reading Day 4 of 110: Our Chapter is Linked to the ‘Dash’ and ‘Winston’ in the Story of Winston-Salem
Day 3 of 110: Veterans – One of Our Greatest Treasures
(Originally Published Thursday, January 16, 2014 – Blogger: One Daughter’s Point of View) One of the great and very rewarding aspects of being a member of the DAR is being involved with programs to provide support and even just a simple thank you to our nation's veterans. They are arguably one of our nation's greatest treasures. They've… Continue reading Day 3 of 110: Veterans – One of Our Greatest Treasures
Day 2 of 110: What’s Your Contribution to American Heritage
(Originally Published Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) DAR actively seeks to promote American Heritage, especially in the arts. This year’s theme for the American Heritage contests in which Daughters can participate is “Honoring our Heritage: Art Through the Ages.” I completed my entry and dropped it in the mail… Continue reading Day 2 of 110: What’s Your Contribution to American Heritage
Day 1 of 110: Hurrah to Outstanding American History Teachers
(Originally Published Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - Blogger: One Daughter's Point of View) Almost 110 years ago on February 16, 1904, Mrs. Lucy Patterson was the organizing chapter regent for a new DAR chapter founded in Winston-Salem. The chapter was originally named the Centennial Salem Chapter as initial efforts to start the chapter began during… Continue reading Day 1 of 110: Hurrah to Outstanding American History Teachers
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