DAR Reminds Everyone to Fly the American Flag June 14

Those beautiful red and white broad stripes and the 50 white stars on a blue background are about to celebrate a birthday.  Our flag, the American flag, the symbol of our great country, was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution passed by our founding fathers described our flag with the following words; "White signifies purity and innocence; red hardiness and valor; blue signifies vigilance, perseverance and Justice".


The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution reminds everyone to fly your flag on June 14. Regent Betty Harrah remarked, "When I see the flag, it reminds me of the sacrifices made by our fore fathers and their families in fighting for our freedoms and all those since who have fought to keep our freedoms. The flag makes me proud to be an American."

The James Waldrop Chapter DAR is chartered in Fayetteville, GA.

Photo by Ann Eldredge

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Local DAR Chapter Wins State Award for American History

Pictured receiving the silver platter are (l-r) James Waldrop Chapter DAR Regent Betty Harrah, Georgia State Society Regent Barbara Blakely Chastain, James Waldrop Chapter DAR American History Chairman Phyllis King, and Georgia State Society American History Chairman Becky West.

The James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution was recently presented with the GSSDAR Award for Outstanding Work in American History.  This award is given annually to the Georgia DAR Chapter that demonstrates outstanding work in the areas of activities and the American History Essay Contest.

Included in the activities are American history programs presented, public displays which relate to American history, publicity in print and broadcast minutes, and presenting Women in American History awards.  The James Waldrop Chapter was also the proud sponsor of this year's 7th grade state winner for the American History Essay Contest.  This essay contest is open to all students in grades 5-12.

American History State Chairman Becky West of Fayetteville said, "The James Waldrop Chapter did an excellent job of promoting American history throughout the community it serves."

Phyllis King, the American History Chairman for the chapter, thanked the chapter members for their commitment to the preservation of American history.

"The James Waldrop Chapter members are enthusiastic about history,"  Publicity Chairman Ann Eldredge remarked. "I'm sure the children remember the programs on the Constitution as we provide a glimpse into its writing and how our ancestors lived.  Over the past few years, we have spoken to over 1500 Fayette County youth about America and its beginnings."

The James Waldrop Chapter DAR is chartered in Fayetteville and has been active in promoting American history and patriotism since their charter date in April 2007.

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Inman Elementary Kicks Off Constitution Week with Local DAR

Pictured (l-r) are Principal Lewis Robinson receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Regent Betty Harrah and Carolyn Balog.

Inman Elementary School 4th graders received a visit from members of the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to kick off the week long celebration of the 222nd anniversary of the framing of the United States Constitution. Each year, the ladies come and speak to the children about the history of the writing of the Constitution and its meaning in their lives today.


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Fayetteville DAR Lays Wreath at Tomb of George and Martha Washington

Shown (l-r): Jo Lynn Burge, prospect, Atlanta Chapter; Karol Vella, General Daniel Newnan Chapter, Brenda Jessel, General Daniel Newnan Chapter; Martha Knight, Fort Peachtree Chapter; Anna Thompson, General Daniel Newnan Chapter; Lynn Brackey, Regent, Sandy Springs Chapter, Dee Redkevitch, Sandy Springs Chapter; Betty Harrah, Regent, James Waldrop Chapter, Pat Cole, James Waldrop Chapter, Becky West, James Waldrop Chapter, and Mary Leita Burge, prospect, Atlanta Chapter.

During the recent 118th Continental Congress of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, DC, members of the James Waldrop Chapter in Fayetteville, attended a ceremony and wreath laying at the tomb of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon.

After attending the ceremony, James Waldrop Chapter Regent Betty Harrah commented, "It was an honor to be able to pay respects to our first President. The reading of George Washington's prayer for his country written in 1783 by DAR member Martha Knight contributed to the solemn ceremony and reaffirmed our devotion to patriotism as Americans."

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