United States Daughters of 1812
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The United States Daughters of 1812 (est.1892) is an American "volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving and increasing knowledge of the history
of the American people." In its early years the group served "fraternal interests [of] women whose lineal ancestors served in the civil government, the army or the navy of the United States" between 1784 and 1815. It has a national headquarters in Washington, D.C.
, and also state chapters.
History of the United States
The history of the United States traditionally starts with the Declaration of Independence in the year 1776, although its territory was inhabited by Native Americans since prehistoric times and then by European colonists who followed the voyages of Christopher Columbus starting in 1492. The...
of the American people." In its early years the group served "fraternal interests [of] women whose lineal ancestors served in the civil government, the army or the navy of the United States" between 1784 and 1815. It has a national headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, and also state chapters.
External links
- New York Public Library. New York World's Fair 1939-1940 records. Photo of delegates from the U.S.D of 1812 at the NY World's Fair, 1939-1940