Founding Father
DAR History
Quotables
Dazzling Daughters
Committees
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This founding father was the president during the War of 1812.

Who is James Madison?

100

This is the motto of DAR.

What is God, Home and Country?

100

“Liberty, once lost, is lost forever”

Who is John Adams?

100

This daughter was in over 70 movies, many with Fred Astaire.

Who is Ginger Rogers?

100

This committee is “entrusted to the continuing education of the history and culture of this community as well as the support of the educational and cultural pursuits of its citizens”

What is the American Indians Committee?

200

He was the only major founding father without a college degree.

Who is George Washington?

200

These are the 3 primary objectives of DAR?

What are historic preservation, education, patriotism?

200

“If men were angels, no government would be necessary”

Who is James Madison?

200

This daughter founded the American Red Cross.

Who is Clara Barton?

200

This committee was established in 1909 and is focused on protecting and preserving our natural resources.

What is the Conservation Committee?

300

This founding father was Washington’s aide-de-camp.

Who is Alexander Hamilton?

300

DAR was founded in this year.

What is 1890?

300

“Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults”

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

300

This daughter founded the Army Nurse Corps.

Who is Anita Newcomb McGee?

300

This committee has these primary objectives: “to keep the flag flying and to protect it continuously under all conditions, as well as to educate citizens regarding its correct usage”.

What is the Flag of the United States of America Committee?

400

This founding father defended British soldiers after the Boston Massacre.

Who is John Adams?

400

During World War II, the use of the DAR buildings was given to this group.

Who is the American Red Cross?

400

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one”

Who is George Washington?

400

This daughter is a former Attorney General.

Who is Janet Reno?

400

The DAR began collecting records in 1913 and this committee was officially formed in 1932.

What is the Genealogical Records Committee?

500

This president had the bones of a mastodon sent to him while living at the White House.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

500

In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually for the observance of this.

What is Constitution Week?

500

“Distrust naturally creates distrust, and by nothing is good will and kind conduct more speedily changes”

Who is John Jay?

500

This daughter was a first lady, established the White House china collection and was the DAR’s first president General.

Who is Caroline Scott Harrison?

500

The mission of this committee is to work with states and chapters to promote a bright future for DAR through recruitment and retention of members.

What is the Membership Committee?

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