Title

D.A.R. Convention, 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing.

Caption

D.A.R. Convention, 1920. The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890. Its objectives are: Historical - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; Educational - 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, thus developing an enlightened public opinion..."; and Patriotic - 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 blessings of liberty.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Reference

HRM23A21_377

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178,1Mb (3,9Mb) / 27,8in x 24,9in / 8344 x 7461 (300dpi)

Keywords

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