The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) urges Americans to reflect on the U.S. Constitution during this month’s annual observance honoring the foundational document of the nation’s government.
DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned Congress to designate Sept. 17-23 of each year as Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law Aug. 2, 1956, as Public Law 915. The observance has three goals: to encourage the study of the events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787, to remind the public of the Constitution’s role in the nation’s heritage and way of life, and to emphasize citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve it.
“DAR made history when we led the way in making Constitution Week an official commemoration and today our members enthusiastically promote the celebration annually in communities across the country by erecting community displays, sponsoring municipal proclamations, ringing bells and staging programs to raise awareness of the Constitution’s protections and importance. As we embark on America’s 250th anniversary, we encourage all citizens to join us in celebrating this powerful document that is so important to American history and to reflect on the impact the Constitution has had on the lives of American citizens past, present and future,” DAR President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage said.
DAR has been the foremost advocate for the awareness, promotion and celebration of Constitution Week. The annual observance provides innumerable opportunities for educational initiatives and community outreach, two mission areas of crucial importance to the National Society. By fostering knowledge of, and appreciation for, the Constitution and the inalienable rights it affords to all Americans, DAR helps to keep alive the memory of the men and women who secured our nation’s foundational liberties.
One of the largest patriotic women’s organizations in the world, DAR has 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters across the country and several foreign countries. DAR members promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships and educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service and more. For additional information about DAR and its relevant mission, visit www.dar.org or Chapter Regent Racheal Roberts at rracheal371@gmail.com.