. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . THE CENTURY CO., NEW YORK Copyright, 1896, by The Century Co. The De Vinne INTRODUCTION Office of the President-General, National Societyok the Daughters of the American Revolution. Washington, D. C, June 18, 1896. The organization of the National Society of the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution was the outgrowth of that notable epoch in American history when fromthe Pacific coast the tidal wave of patriotic enthusiasm started, and by its might andpower kindled in the hearts of men a
. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . THE CENTURY CO., NEW YORK Copyright, 1896, by The Century Co. The De Vinne INTRODUCTION Office of the President-General, National Societyok the Daughters of the American Revolution. Washington, D. C, June 18, 1896. The organization of the National Society of the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution was the outgrowth of that notable epoch in American history when fromthe Pacific coast the tidal wave of patriotic enthusiasm started, and by its might andpower kindled in the hearts of men and women interest in the Colonial and Revolu-tionary periods which had so long lain dormant. The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organ-ized in Washington, D. C, October 11, 1890. Its objects are: (1) To perpetuatethe memory and the spirit of the men and women who achieved American Indepen-dence, by the acquisition and protection of historic spots and the erection of monu-ments ; by the encouragement of historical research in relation to the Revolution, andthe publication of its results ; by the preservation of documents and relics, and ofthe rec
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