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The Washington State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (WSSDAR) organized in 1894 under the umbrella of its parent organization, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). It is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. DAR members volunteer millions of service hours annually in their local communities. The chosen motto of WSSDAR is Patriotism, Reverence, and Remembrance.

The book that you are holding speaks to our dedication to the remembrance and preservation of American history. It contains information about historical, memorial and

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