Members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Poplar Bluff chapter, will hold an event Thursday to celebrate Constitution Week, which is recognized as Sept. 17-23.
It will be begin at 1:30 p.m. at the West Side Church of God on Channon Street. Members would like for everyone to come and join the group as they reflect on those ideals upon which the nation was built.
“Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document, which is the safeguard of our American liberties,” organizers say.
The Poplar Bluff chapter of the NSDAR would like to encourage all citizens to take time to reflect on the heritage of freedom, and come together to celebrate the birthday of the Constitution.
With this in mind, the Poplar Bluff Chapter, NSDAR will celebrate the Constitution’s 232 Birthday at their next Chapter meeting, which will be Thursday.
DAR helps keep alive the memory of men and women who secured the nation’s independence, whose bravery and sacrifice made possible the liberties enjoyed today, members say.
This year marks the 64th anniversary of Constitution Week. NSDAR Past President General Gertrude S. Carraway was responsible for the annual designation of Sept. 17-23, as Constitution Week. DAR made its own resolution for Constitution Week, which was adopted April 21, 1955.
Members of the United States Congress received the DAR resolution on June 7, 1955, the resolution was discussed in the Senate.
The first resolution to observe Constitution Week was made June 14, 1955, by Sen. William F. Knowland of California. Following the passage of the resolution by both houses of Congress, President Eisenhower issued his Proclamation on August 19, 1955.
The first observance of Constitution Week was so successful that a Joint Senate Resolution was made to have the president designate Sept. 17-23, annually as Constitution Week. The resolution was adopted on July 23, 1956, and signed into Public Law 915 on Aug. 2, 1956.
One of the largest patriotic women’s organizations in the world, DAR has more than 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the country and in numerous foreign countries.
DAR strives to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism via commemorative events, scholarships, educational initiatives, citizenship programs, service to veterans, meaningful community service and more, according to the group. For additional information about DAR and its programs, visit www.dar.org.