THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-1890






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      It is an association of women, which was organized in Washington, D.C.
in 1890. The National Society was incorporated by Act of Congress in 1896
and, in accordance with the act, reports annually to the Secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution, for communication to the Congress of the United
States. It is the largest lineage patriotic organization in the country.
There are approximately 196,681 members in 2,968 chapters. Delegates from
all chapters meet in annual congress in the Society's auditorium,
Constitution Hall in Washington during the week in which April 19 (the
anniversary of the Battle of Lexington) occurs. The Society's outstanding
genealogical library, the second  largest in the United States, has more
than 56,000 books, pamphlets and rolls of microfilm. The Society has
published its own magazine, ten issues yearly, since 1892. The Daughters of
the American Revolution Magazine is a means of communication with chapter
and state organizations to promote the Society's program.
      The office of President General of the Daughters of the American
Revolution has often been held by women of national prominence. Mrs.
Benjamin Harrison, wife of the then President was the first President
General, Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, whose husband was Vice President under Grover
Cleveland, was the second President General. Succeeding Mrs. Stevenson as
President General was Mrs. John W. Foster, wife of the Secretary of State in
the Harrison administration. Mrs. Daniel T. Manning, whose husband was
Secretary of the Treasury in the Cleveland administration and Mrs. Charles
W. Fairbanks, whose husband was Vice President under President Theodore
Roosevelt, served as Presidents General.

                       OBJECTIVES

      To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved
American Independence, by the acquisition and 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. To cherish,
maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom. To foster true
patriotism and love of country.

                  MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

      Any woman is eligible for membership who is not less than eighteen
years old and who is descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing
loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a sailor, or a
soldier, or civil officer in any of the several Colonies or States, or in
the United Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States, or as a
recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto, provided the applicant
is invited.

                  Address of the Headquarters

         The National Society of the Daughters
         of the American Revolution
         1776 D Street, N.W.
          Washington, D.C. 20006

Source:  The Hereditary Register of the United States of America
Publisher:  United States Hereditary Register, Inc.-Washington D.C.
Copyright:  1972-1974

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Transcribed by Miriam Medina
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