Sons of the American Revolution - A plan for constructive character building

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A plan promoted by the Sons of the American Revolution to strengthen youth citizenship through public school education and recognition. It outlines awarding medals to graduating grammar school students based on dependable conduct, cooperation, leadership, and patriotism grounded in the Constitution’s preamble. The process is determined by class nominations and final school-level decisions, and includes a restriction requiring clean speech and personal habits. Supporters describe broad civic impact and discipline benefits in multiple cities.

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Reading Time18 min

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A plan for constructivecharacter building

To foster true patriotism

Plan of award: qualities for the medal

To determine who shall receive the medal

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97-84144-10Sons of the AmericanRevolution # A plan for constructivecharacter building Washington,D.C. [193-?] # COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESPRESERVATION DIVISIONBIBLIOGRAPHIC MICROFORM TARGET ORIGINAL MATERIAL AS FILMED-EXISTING BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD 308Sons of the American revolutionZBox 433A plan for constructive character building,·sponsored and recomnended by the Nationalsocioty,Sons of the American revolution.Washington,D.C.193-?t6 p.网 RESTRICTIONS ON USE:Reproductions may not be made without permission from Columbla UniversltyLibraries. # TECHNICAL MICROFORM DATA FILM SIZE: 5mmREDUCTION RATIO: 10:/ IB IIB IMAGE PLACEMENT:IA DATE FILMED: 7-24-92INITIALS: P 25022 TRACKING\#: FILMED BY PRESERVATION RESOURCES,BETHLEHEM,PA. 只 A # Plan for Constructive Character Building 308 Sponsored and Recommended by THE NATIONAL SOCIETYSons of the American Revolution 1227-16th STREET,N.W.WASHINGTON,D.C. GCI The Good Citizenship Medals # A Plan for Constractive Character Building OUR State Societies,Chapters and individualCompatriots are constantly on the lookoutfor some definite and concrete work to becarried on in the name of the Society.It must besome work that will be far reaching,that willappeal not only to the members,but also to thepublic and that will demonstrate that the Societyof the Sons of the American Revolution is doingconstructive,practical,influential,patriotic work. "To foster true patriotism,to carry out the pur-poses and objects expressed in the preamble of theConstitution of our Country and the injunctions ofWashington in his farewell address to the Ameri-can People."These two sentences,which close theparagraph of the Purposes and Objects of theS.A.R.,are in the minds of many the most import-ant constructive work that the Society has advo-cated. It is elemental that to "foster true Patriotism,"we must start with the youth of our country,andthe way to reach the boys and girls of the nation isthrough the public schools.There we have thecommon ground of youthful citizenship and themingling of all the races that have come to thiscountry for betterment of conditions and greaterliberties.The boys and girls should be taught thatthis liberty is not license,and learn and under-stand the purposes expressed in the preamble of theConstitution. With this idea in mind the plan has been devisedof awarding medals to boys and girls of the gradu-ating classes of the Grammar Schools,who duringthe year have typified the best ideals of citizenshipas outlined in the"Plan of Award"here following: The qualities to be considered in makingthe award shail be: I.DEPENDABILITY as evidenced by the rec-ord in punctuality,truthfulness,honesty,loyalty,trustworthiness and self-control. II.CO-OPERATION as evidenced by the rec-ord in respect for authority,respect for property,respect for the rights of others,and courtesy. III.LEADERSHIP as evidenced by what thepupil has done to make the school a better school IV.PATRIOTISM,as evidenced by loyaltyto,and knowledge of,the purpose expressed in thepreamble of the Constitution of the United States. V.No pupil shall receive the Sons of theAmerican Revolution Medal who is not clean inspeech and personal habits. 1f the youth of our schools are striving for theseideals as thus outlined,and are recognized by theircomrades as having in a measure attained them,it is evident that a remarkable achievement hasbeen reached. To Determine Who Shall Receive the Medal Some time within ten days preceding the gradeschool commencement exercises,each division of thesenior grade in the school shall meet and by voteof the class nominate not more than fve of theirnumber whom the class considers to be eligible toreceive the medal.From thisfive the final decisionshall be made by the principal of the school and amajority vote of all the teachers who haee had thenominees in class

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the plan?

To foster true patriotism and carry out the society’s stated objectives by reaching youth through the public schools and encouraging constructive, practical civic behavior.

Which qualities are considered for the Sons of the American Revolution medal?

Dependability, co-operation, leadership, and patriotism based on loyalty to and knowledge of the Constitution’s preamble; clean speech and personal habits are required.

How does a school determine who receives the medal?

Within ten days before commencement, senior grade divisions nominate up to five eligible students by class vote; final selection is made by the principal with a majority vote of teachers who had the nominees during the graduating year.

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