Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (SAR) - A patriotic organization. Its members are male descendants of people who served in the Revolutionary War, or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States.  The society is involved in historical research, raising funds for local scholarships and educational awards, and preservation of sites and documents related to the American Revolution.  The SAR petitioned Congress to store Revolutionary era documents in a fire-proof area and make them available to the public, leading to the creation of the National Archives in 1913.   It is also active in cataloging and marking Revolutionary War patriot graves and conducts an annual Eagle Scout scholarship program. The society is active in promoting "patriotism," and was instrumental in the establishment of Constitution Day. 

 

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