Founding of Daughters of the American Revolution

Date: October 11, 1890 • Location: Shaw, United States

In Washington, D.C., the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded.

Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly shortened to Washington, or DC, is the capital city of the United States, and its only federal district.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.