Children of the American Revolution
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The Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) was founded in 1895 by Harriet Lothrop. After proposing the idea for a children’s branch at the Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress, it was promptly charted by the United States Congress. C.A.R., the nation's oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization, offers membership to anyone under the age of 21, lineally descended from someone who served in the Continental Army or gave material aid to the cause of freedom in the American Revolution.
C.A.R.’s creed is: I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country, in order that they shall be better fitted for American citizenship. As a descendant of the Founders of my Country, I believe that my birthright brings a certain responsibility to carry on their work, and that as the boys and girls of 1776 took an active part in the War for Independence, so the boys and girls of today have a definite work to do for their Country. As a member of the Children of the American Revolution, I believe it is my to duty to use my influence to create a deeper love of country, a loyal respect for our Constitution and a reverence for its Flag, among the young people with whom I come in contact.
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[edit] Eligibility
“Any boy or girl under the age of twenty-one is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States, provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society."
[edit] President’s Project
Every national president has a specific project. The National Project for the 2006-2007 year is the Spring House at Washington's Headquarters, which is located in Valley Forge National Historical Park. The 2006-2007 National theme is: Pursing American Victory.
The Spring House is in dire need of repairs including:
- The park would like to re-roof the small structure with cedar shingles treated to resist mold and lichen. The building was last roofed in 1975-6 for the Bi-centennial celebration
- Over the years, the bedding and pointing mortar has suffered due to water wicking up through the interior this needs to be remedied along with the proper ventilation and redirection of water.
- Some grading of the immediate landscape along with improved channeling of the water flow will help to mitigate the water problem
- In the course of attempting repairs, it is probable that concealed conditions need to be addressed as well.
