1925 Battle of Lexington-Concord Half Dollar
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its 47th Annual Convention in Washington, DC in April 1925.
Daughters of American Revolution Convention - Washington, DC - April 1925
(Image Credit. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Public Domain.)DAR supported the memory of 1775 and the 1925 Battle of Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar by making the coin available for purchase at its Convention. The availability was advertised in the local
The Evening Star newspaper during the Convention:
Riggs Bank Advertisement - The Evening Star (Washington, DC) Newspaper - April 22, 1925
(Image Credit. Library of Congress, Chronicling America. Public Domain.)At the following year's Convention, in 1926, as part of her Opening Address given on April 19, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, President General of the Society, recalled the events of April 1775: "On this day, reminiscent of Lexington and Concord, if our faith in the high purpose of our national ideals has weakened or wavered, let the recollection of the courage and devotion of the men of 1775 teach us anew that 'an ideal vowed is never lost.' May we draw an inspiration from that recollection to reconsecrate ourselves to the observance of the law, both in spirit and in deed." The battles of Lexington and Concord were clearly well-remembered by DAR.
The Daughters of the American Revolusion (DAR) was founded in 1890 to promote "historic preservation, education and patriotism." DAR is "a nonprofit, nonpolitical women's service organization dedicated to preserving the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence." (Both quotes: DAR web site:
https://www.dar.org/Considering its ties to the American Revolution and its mission of preserving its history/memory, it is not much of a surprise to find the group actively supporting the American Revolution's Battle of Lexington-Concord Half Dollar. Based on the advertisement (above) it appears the commemorative coin was available to the general public, not just DAR Convention attendees.
For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more Battle of Lexington-Concord half dollar stories, see:
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Posted 10/01/2023 10:27 am
