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Community Service Awards: |
Medals given to recognize local citizens for outstanding
achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic,
and citizenship work in their communities.
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Constitution Week: |
DAR sponsors special programs to inform and educate the public about the United States
Constitution. This official week long celebration of the
Constitution was initiated by the DAR in 1955 and adopted by the
U.S. Congress in 1956.
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DAR Service for Veterans: |
As a member of the National Veterans Administration Voluntary
Service Advisory Committee, DAR has representatives in Veterans
Administration (VA) Medical Centers. DAR members volunteer
in VA facilities and in state/community-based programs, donating
gifts, cash, personal care items, cancelled postage stamps, and
thousands of hours of time in service to America's veterans.
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The Flag of the United States of America: |
Thousands of flags, flag codes, certificates and other
patriotic literature are distributed annually.
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National Defense: |
Good Citizenship Awards presented to elementary through high
school students. Gold and bronze ROTC medals presented to
outstanding high school and college cadets.
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DAR Project Patriot: |
Provides support to America's service personnel in current
conflicts abroad.
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