. Manual of civil war and key of the G. A. R. and, kindred societies . s to his soldierbrother. Naturally, therefore, the G. A. absorbed into its ranks large numl^ersof Naval Veterans, and it was not because ofany change in principles that many oldsai^lors in the course of time decided to with-draw from the G. A. R., and form NavalAssociations, but rather that the Naval Vet-erans might be united in closer bonds offraternity. Prior to the year 1887 a number of Inde-pendent Societies, composed exclusively ofNaval Veterans, had been formed at varioustimes in different sections throughout
. Manual of civil war and key of the G. A. R. and, kindred societies . s to his soldierbrother. Naturally, therefore, the G. A. absorbed into its ranks large numl^ersof Naval Veterans, and it was not because ofany change in principles that many oldsai^lors in the course of time decided to with-draw from the G. A. R., and form NavalAssociations, but rather that the Naval Vet-erans might be united in closer bonds offraternity. Prior to the year 1887 a number of Inde-pendent Societies, composed exclusively ofNaval Veterans, had been formed at varioustimes in different sections throughout thej5.,n,,p, country, and on the 13th day of January, 1887, eight of these Veteran societies metin convention at New York city, where the National Associationof Naval Veterans of the United States was formed, with CharlesW. Adams, of Illinois, as first Commodore. At this convention, aconstitution, together with a uniform, national badge, and a recog-nition lapel button, was adopted and other important matters forthe welfare of the local associations decided upon. 55. 56 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL VETERANS OF THE U. S. OBJECTS OF THE ORDER. The objects of this National Organization arc to cherish thememory and association of the War of the Rebellion; to perpetuatethe glorious name and deeds of our Navy; to strengthen the ties offraternal fellowship and sympathy; to extend relief to worthymembers; to bury their dead; and to maintain the honor of theAmerican flag; in short, mutual benefit, better recognition byFederal, State, and municipal authorities, a higher elevation of ourold messmates, and a cementing of the bonds of friendship,which were begun more than a quarter of a century ago, and anindependent, but concerted, action of Naval Veterans throughoutthe country. ELIGIBILITY TO MEMBERSHIP. To become a member of this Order, the applicant must havebeen an officer, seaman, landsman, fireman, or marine; or onewho served in the United States Navy from 1861 to 1865, or whowa
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