by John Hamilton Works, Jr. Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, a World War I flying ace from the 94th Aero Squadron and the third great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson, was reinterred in the village of Chevrières, France, on September 15, 2024, where he was shot down during an aerial engagement 106 years ago. The reinterment was organized to …
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Pennsylvania Only Has One “n” on the Liberty Bell
A post has been circulating on social media about Pennsylvania being spelled with only one “n” on the Liberty Bell. Well, it’s true! Click here to read the original article from the History Facts website. Thank you to John Works for sending this to me. Have you seen something interesting that should be shared with …
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Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2025-2026
We are now accepting applications for the DSDI Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. All applicants must be DSDI members as of October 2024. Please review the rules, regulations, and tips for success on this page. The deadline is Friday, March 21, 2025. Applications can be submitted here: https://dsdi.awardspring.com
Signers’ Honor Roll Launches in Honor of Veterans Day
As the country celebrates Veterans’ Day, the DSDI is publishing the Signers’ Honor Roll, a record of the signers’ military service. You can view the Honor Roll here. Did we miss the military service of your signer? Send an email to [email protected] and let us know. Include your source in the message.
DSDI Honors Two Signers’ Wives in New Haven, Connecticut
A beautiful New England day at Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut, was the perfect setting to dedicate plaques to Rebecca Minot Prescott Sherman (2nd wife of Roger Sherman) and Ann Thompson Gerry (wife of Elbridge Gerry). Massachusetts Governor Ellen Brinker organized the event and Marianne Brinker, Shelley Cruz, Duke and Gaby Beecher, and …
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Registration has closed for our Fall Meeting
Registration closed on October 1. Stay tuned to our website, Facebook group, and the next issue of Spirit of ‘76 Magazine where we will share photos and stories from the event.
Time is Running Out to Attend the DSDI Fall Meeting!
There is still time to join us at our fall meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 18 and 19, although time is getting closer to running out (our hotel block closes on September 17, and the last day to register is October 1)! See the Member Dashboard for a preview of meeting activities and for the link …
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Fall Issue of Spirit of ’76 Magazine Now on Website
The fall issue of the Spirit of ’76 Magazine has been uploaded to the website. You can view it here.
North Carolina Governor Attends 250th Anniversary of New Bern Resolves
North Carolina Governor Sheryll Albert and Harry Albert visited New Bern, NC, on August 23 and 24, 2024, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the New Bern Resolves. The NCSAR, NCSDAR, NCCAR, Saint John’s Lodge No. 3 AF&AM, and other Societies, several Boy Scout troops, the town, state, and county officials participated in the two-day …
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Fall Meeting Preview: Foodies Love Providence
You might be surprised to learn that Providence, Rhode Island (the site of our Fall Meeting), is known as a fantastic place for foodies! Providence is known for many dishes, some of which are mentioned below: For more on the culinary delights Providence offers, see: https://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/explore-rhode-island/rhode-island-foods/ Consider joining us in the beautiful and historic seaside …
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