San Fernando Valley, CA Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Content does not necessarily represent NSDAR. Serving our community since 1819.
On this day, 100 years ago, the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving many woman the right to vote. Ironically the suffragette movement started with the abolitionists, but as the amendment… https://t.co/CN9CfEvvmX
#repost from buckscodar
Black Lives Mattered Even During the American Revolution
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Unfortunately, traditional history books do not reflect the significant contributions of people of color during the American… https://t.co/rXxmrXSJJ2
On this day in history, in 1858, an extraordinary woman who was an American educator and writer was born. Her name was Anna Julia Cooper and she was the 4th African American woman in history to get her PhD. She… https://t.co/Chq2eZRtik
#repost from brooklynchapterdar July 28 is Buffalo Soldiers Day! Today we commemorate the formation of the first regular #Army regiments of African American soldiers and an amazing woman who joined their ranks (in… https://t.co/SxYySIsnfk
FREE SUMMER LUNCH FOR KIDS FROM LA PARKS!
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If you’re in the Los Angeles area and can help volunteer, let me know and I’ll put you in touch where you can be most useful.
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If you’re in need, children ages 1-18… https://t.co/J5cKtutZ4O
The Daughters of the American Revolution has released a second statement regarding their continued commitment to promoting racial equality as was promised by the Constitution. We as the DAR, celebrate a diverse… https://t.co/72c35l21tp
Today we celebrate the Independence of America from England. But did you know that today is just the anniversary of the day we declared our independence and not the day we gained our independence?
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Declaring… https://t.co/4kx6JeB6BF
It might be easier to understand why protesters are targeting Confederate Statues, even if you don’t agree with it.
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But why would they target a statue of George Washington, the 1st President the United States?… https://t.co/B1FRlyUWnl
Official Statement By the NSDAR:
We, the NSDAR, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, are committed to historic preservation, education and patriotism.
We know that examining history… https://t.co/qrtJvz0jeo
The first time Americans were attacked by airplanes wasn’t during Pearl Harbor. It happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921 during one of the worst race massacres in our American History.
35 blocks of affluent black… https://t.co/i8KIAE0KPo