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Historical
Benevolent
Educational
Memorial
Patriotic
Patriotic
By: Carole Shelton
Recorder of Crosses
The UDC is the
oldest patriotic organization in our country because of
its connection with two state organizations that came
into existence in 1890 - the Daughters of the
Confederacy in Missouri and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Confederate Soldiers' Home in Tennessee. Our
patriotic objective is to record the part played during
the War by southern women, including their patient
endurance of hardship, their patriotic devotion and
their untiring efforts during the post-war period of the
South. In addition, we recognize the importance of
and support today's military forces.
The UDC has always
come to the aid of the nation in times of crisis.
At the beginning of World War I, the President General
of the UDC wrote to President Woodrow Wilson and offered
loyal support of the 100,00 United Daughters of the
Confederacy in whatever capacity their services would be
needed.
During World War
II, the UDC was the first national women's organization
to offer its services to the United States government
for war relief.
During the Korean
War, the Vietnam Conflict, and Desert Shield/Desert
Storm - and in the aftermath of September 11, the UDC
continued its patriotic work.
The United
Daughters of the Confederacy honors men and women of
Confederate descent who have served their country in
time of war by bestowing a variety of military service
awards..
Southern Cross
of Honor
Crosses of Military Service and Medals
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