The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded on October 11, 1890. Objectives: Historical - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; Educational - to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion… " and Patriotic - to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

Nearly 786,000 members have joined the NSDAR since it was founded. There are now over 170,000 members in chapters in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Mexico and Japan. The National Headquarters covers a full city block of buildings, a short distance from the White House.

The American Indians Committee, established as a sub-committee in 1936 and a national committee in 1941, is authorized to provide financial and educational assistance to Native American youth and to alert the members of the National Society to these needs. Chemawa Indian School is one of two schools nationwide supported by the National DAR Association. DAR members provide financial assistance, scholarships, and material goods to Chemawa and our students.

SCHOOL LIST OF NEEDS
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