American War Mothers facts for kids
Former headquarters of the American War Mothers located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
The American War Mothers was founded in 1917 and given a Congressional charter on February 24, 1925. It is a perpetual patriotic, 501(c) 4 non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian, non-partisan organization whose members are mothers of children who have served or are serving in the Armed Services during a time of conflict.
National President: LaVerna Capes
Notable members
- Jeanette Lawrence
- Agnes Thomas Morris, president of War Mothers of America, 1918-1920
See also
- Blue Star Mothers Club
- American Gold Star Mothers
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