Daughters of the American Revolution

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Daughters of the American Revolution

ORGANIZATION

Women's group founded in 1890. Applicants must prove they are a direct lineal descendant of an American patriot who fought in the Revolutionary War.

Official Website:
http://www.dar.org/

Founding Date:
1890

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Jane Addams Activist 6-Sep-1860 21-May-1935 Founder of Hull House

Mildred Fish Harnack Spy 16-Sep-1902 16-Feb-1943 Guillotined by the Gestapo

Caroline Harrison First Lady 1-Oct-1832 25-Oct-1892 Wife of US President Benjamin Harrison

Clare Boothe Luce Politician 10-Apr-1903 9-Oct-1987 Congresswoman, wife of Henry R. Luce

Eleanor Roosevelt First Lady 11-Oct-1884 7-Nov-1962 First Lady under FDR

Phyllis Schlafly Activist 15-Aug-1924 Opponent of women's liberation

Virginia Smith Politician 30-Jun-1911 23-Jan-2006 Congresswoman from Nebraska, 1975-91

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