PATRIOTISM

The WSSDAR has been true to the precepts of the National Society of God, Home, and Country; and to our own State Society of Patriotism, Reverence, and Remembrance. We have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of military members at home and deployed, and to the veterans we honor in so many of our activities. Thousands of dollars of goods have been donated and sent abroad to support our troops.  In addition, the WSSDAR chapters contribute annually to Wreaths Across America.

DAR members’ love of country is evident in the multitude of patriotic endeavors they pursue, including:
  • Providing more than 200,000 hours of volunteer time annually to veterans in Veterans Administration hospitals and non-VA facilities.
  • Offering support to America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad through care packages, phone cards and other needed items.
  • Sponsoring special programs promoting the Constitution during its official celebration week of September 17-23.
  • Participating in naturalization ceremonies.
  • Presenting patriotic awards to deserving individuals including:
    • Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award
    • DAR Good Citizens awards and medals
    • ROTC medals
    • Community Service awards
    • American history contests and awards
The Founding Fathers children's book by Jonah Winter was selected by NSDAR as a winner of the 2019 Excellence in American History children's book award. WSSDAR nominated this book because it helps children learn about our founding fathers and the structure of our county. It is clever and humorous - really fun to read and is engaging for children and even adults. It presents the founding fathers as real people, with all their quirks and idiosyncrasies. It presents little known facts about these well know people, taking bold steps to help demystify the issues of that long-ago era, making their relevance to our modern lives obvious to young readers. The author does not side-step difficult issues but, instead, addresses them with objectivity and a refreshing frankness. 
 Jonah Winter is the author of more than thirty celebrated nonfiction picture books.  Barry Blitt’s illustrations have appeared on more than eighty New Yorker covers, many other prominent publications, and he has also illustrated a number of picture books.  
It is a delightful read!  Go to https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Founding-Fathers!/Jonah-Winter/9781442442740

PictureLt. Col. Barbara Nichols and Seattle Seahawk's coach Pete Carroll. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks.)
Sacajawea Chapter Member, NSDAR is proud to be a 12!

Army Nurse, Lieutenant Colonel Barbara Nichols, Retired, was chosen to raise the 12 Flag for the NFL Seattle Seahawks at their annual Military Tribute game on November 20, 2017.

Barbara’s military service extended from World War II, to Korea Mash units, and finally Vietnam where she earned the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone.
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The Founding Fathers! Those Horse-Ridin', Fiddle-Playin', Book-Readin', Gun-Totin' Gentlemen Who Started America By Jonah Winter Illustrated by Barry Blitt Published by Simon & Schuster. Nominated by the Washington State Society, NSDAR selected this children's book as the national winner of the 2019 Excellence in American History Children's Book Award.
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Fort Vancouver Chapter NSDAR Vietnam Veteran Reception. (Photo courtesy of Fort Vancouver Chapter, NSDAR.)
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USS Maine Crew with SAR and DAR guests. USS Maine Commemorative Plaques granite boulder in City Hall Park, Seattle, WA. (Photo courtesy of Lady Stirling Chapter, NSDAR.)