Category Archives: American History

Announcement: American History Essay Contest & Patriots of the American Revolution Contest

It is time to contact the schools in your area! Let us share and instill love of history and country in our students by encouraging and sponsoring the American History Essay Contest and the Patriots of the American Revolution DAR … Continue reading

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Announcement: Outstanding Teacher of American History Contest Submission Deadline October 30, 2020

Do you know an outstanding teacher of American History? Of course you do! And, if not, it is time to go looking for one! All chapters are encouraged to sponsor a local teacher for the Outstanding Teacher of American History … Continue reading

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Announcement: Christopher Columbus Essay Contest

February 19, 2020 Topic Christopher Columbus’ first expedition set off in August of 1492. He and his men explored the Caribbean for five months after arriving there in October. Imagine you are a sailor who accompanied Christopher Columbus on this … Continue reading

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American History Essay 2016-2017 Topic

American History Essay 2016-2017 Topic “Celebrating a Century of America’s National Parks” The National Park Service was established by Congress in 1916. The National Park Service manages approximately 84.4 million acres of national parks. Pretend you are writing a journal … Continue reading

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American History & Christopher Columbus State Winners

Congratulations to the following chapters sponsoring the State Winners of the American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contests. And thanks to all the chapters participating so enthusiastically. American History Essay Chapter 5th Grade Winner Sponsored by: District II, El Toyon … Continue reading

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Chapter Chatter: Don Jose de Ortega Essay Entrants Win District VIII Awards

Don Jose de Ortega NSDAR awarded three American History Essay contest winners in their chapter and three winners at District. District VIII Director Pam Meyers and Don Jose de Ortega Chapter Regent Gayle Reizes present awards to the three winners … Continue reading

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NSDAR 7th Grade Essay Winner- The Lives of Children During the American Revolution – written by Winner Malavika Ramarao

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A snowflake drifted down from the sky, twisting and turning in the cold winter breeze. As it settled gently on a blanket of snow, I could hear only the muffled trampling of my own feet. It had been snowing for … Continue reading

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California Society Has NSDAR 7th Grade American History Essay Winner and 8th Grade Second Place Winner

CSSDAR’s seventh grade State American History winner has won at the National level! Malavika Ramarao is a seventh grader at Challenger School Berryessa in San Jose. She was sponsored by Los Altos Chapter, Susan Ward, Chapter Regent and Carol Davis, … Continue reading

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2014-1015 American History/Christopher Columbus Essay Topics Announced

The topics for the 2014-2015 American History and Christopher Columbus essay contests have been released by the National Society. DEADLINES: **Essays are due to the chapter from the schools by November 1, 2014 **Essays are due from the chapters to … Continue reading

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Mother of Essay Winner Thanks California DAR

Barbara Volker, State Chair American History Essay Contest, shared the National Winner’s page from the March/April Daughters newsletter with the mothers of Sophia Cho and Jack Palaski.  Cecelia Cho, mother of National 5th Grade Winner, Sophia Cho, sent the following … Continue reading

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Women in American History Award – Updated Information

A message was received from Julia R. Eacott, National Vice Chair American History Committee, Women in American History.  She requests that all State Societys pass important information about the Women in American History Award on to all chapter chairs.  Chapter … Continue reading

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American History Essay Contest National Winners

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Forgotten Patriots Who Supported the American Struggle For Independence Haym Soloman:  American Patriot By  Sophia Cho St. Martin of Tours School, Grade 5 Beverly Hills Chapter 600 words       My name is Rachel Franks, but this isn’t about me. No, … Continue reading

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AMERICAN HISTORY COMMITTEE AND CONTEST

I am pleased and honored to be chairman of the American History Committee with the Jamison Administration.   The American History Committee promotes American history year-round by remembering historically significant people, dates and places.  We encourage chapters to honor women who … Continue reading

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Panamint Springs 5th Grade American History Winner

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At the recent awards meeting and luncheon Regent Pat Richard presented Katherine Hall as the 5th Grade American History Essay winner. Katherine is also the District XV winner. For her chapter award Katherine was presented with the Bronze History Medal … Continue reading

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New 2013 American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contest Topics

The topics for the 2013 American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contests have been released by the National Society. Please note that the deadline dates have been changed: **Essays are due to the chapter from the schools by November 1, … Continue reading

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