About the SAR The SAR is a historical, educational and patriotic non-profit, United States 501(c)3 corporation that seeks to maintain and extend: *the institutions of American Freedom* *an appreciation for true patriotism* *a respect for our national symbols* *the value of American citizenship the unifying force of a pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people* Any male that can provide a statement of bloodline to a patriot ancestor through the SAR application process is eligible to join the Sons of the American Revolution. Today the SAR consists of 26,000 members in over 470 chapters in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Almost 50,000 descendents of men and women Patriots have been admitted since our founding. SAR members include fourteen presidents of the United States, Brigadier, Lieutenant and five star generals, presidents of several colleges and universities, ambassadors, and members of the Supreme Court, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. Congress. Members include small businessmen, doctors, lawyers, school teachers, CPAs, elected local, state and federal officials and government employees, all of whom have a deep affection for America its heritage and institutions. SAR members answered their country's call in every major American conflict beginning with the battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 up to the present, including Operation Desert Storm, Bosnia and the current actions in Afganistan and Irag. SAR members have received the highest awards America can bestow, including the Medal of Honor. Additional information can be obtained about the SAR and the Alabama Society by selecting the ABOUT SAR link on the main page. How to Join To be eligible for membership in the SAR you must be a citizen of good repute in the community and the lineal descendant of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to the cause of American Independence and rendered acceptable service by over acts of resistance to the authority of Great Britain. The patriotic service and line of descent must be documented through acceptable references. Family tradition in regard to the service of an ancestor or the line of descent is not acceptable as documentation. The applicant must also be personally acceptable to the Society. SAR members may provide informal assistance to the applicant, but the NSSAR will not give a preliminary decision on a line of descent, service, or the evidentiary value of proposed evidence. If the complete and documented application has been submitted and is found to be inadequate, the applicant may be advised of possible ways to secure better documentation. For additional information on membership and the application process for the SAR you can check out the downloadable membership brochure in PDF format on the national site. Click on the ABOUT SAR link on the main page. For membership information on the local chapter in your area, contact the registrar for the chapter or talk to a member who can direct you to the information about a local chapter in your area. Go to our officers link and contact the state registrar to get help on membership questions.
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