National Society United States Daughters of 1812

The National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is an association of female descendants of veterans of the War of 1812. It was established on January 8, 1892 as the United States Daughters of 1812 in New York City.[1]

United States Daughters of 1812
Named afterThe War of 1812
Motto"Liberty, Fraternity, and Unity"
EstablishedJanuary 8, 1892 (1892-01-08)
FounderFlora Adams Darling
Founded atNew York City, New York, U.S.
Headquarters1461 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Coordinates38.908381°N 77.034146°W / 38.908381; -77.034146
Mary Raye Kiser Casper
Websiteusdaughters1812.org

The United States Daughters of 1812 is a non-profit, women's organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to serving the "fraternal interests [of] women whose lineal ancestors served in the civil government, the army or the navy of the United States" between 1784 and 1815.[2] It is a "volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving and increasing knowledge of the history of the American people"[3] and is active in commemorating significant events from the time period of the War of 1812 such as the Battle of New Orleans.[4]

Its headquarters at 1461 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington, D.C., the United States Daughters of 1812, National Headquarters was purchased in 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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References
  1. "United States Daughters of 1812" . New International Encyclopedia. 1905.
  2. American almanac, year-book, cyclopaedia and atlas, 1903, 2nd ed.
  3. National Society of the U.S.D. of 1812. About us. Retrieved 2011-11-10
  4. http://wilsonpost.com/the-hermitage-to-commemorate-201st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-new-orleans-cms-87114

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