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History of the Blue Star Mothers of America
On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals and train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during times our time of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country.
They have grown in strength and numbers in recent years. Being attacked on our own soil started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war.
The organization provides support for active duty service personnel and also promotes patriotism, assists other Veterans Service Organizations, and is available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
They have volunteers at VA medical centers across the country and a seat on the VAVS advisory board.
Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. chapters now number over 200 across the country with as many different projects as there are chapters. The reintegration of our returning veterans and wounded heroes is a large part of their mission and they actively advocate legislative changes along with providing programs and support where needed.
They are a veterans service organization – They are the moms!
- For more info, visit the Official Blue Star Mothers of America web site: www.bluestarmothers.org
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