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More than 3,500 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened in the nation's capital for the 127th Continental Congress. The weeklong convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings and social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award winners were honored. In attendance was Chapter Regent Cindy Smith, center, of the John Percifull Chapter, which is based in Hot Springs. She received the Outstanding State Member Award from Larry Brom, deputy director for the commemoration, for her work with the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration. With them is Yvonne E. Schilz, chief commemorative Partner Program/POW/MIA liaison. The National Society DAR was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War.
Society on 07/15/2018