GASSAR Become a Member - Famous Quotes

“My SAR membership is a constant proud reminder of our glorious heritage, and my responsibilities as an American citizen.” - U. S. GRANT, III General, U. S. Army

“I agree with U. S. Grant, the Third. We should all have a reminder of 'our heritage' of our ancestors who created this most powerful nation in the world, and of course, our responsibilities as American citizens.” - LOWELL THOMAS, Author and News Commentator

“To be an American and to have come out of this great tradition is one of the few most meaningful facts of my life. Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is a cherished symbol of those great things which must be preserved for the well-being of mankind. SAR constantly reminds me that the preservation of the blessings of freedom and Americanism must ever be my responsibility.” - NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, Churchman and Author

“My SAR membership represents an important rallying point in the continuing battle to retain the rights, privileges and responsibilities of free men in our Nation . . . and by our example, to inspire all men everywhere to be free. ” - H. NICKERSON, JR., Lieutenant General, USMC

“As an SAR, I hope to live up to the proud heritage of my Forefathers of the American Revolution.” - JOE FOSS, Former Governor of South Dakota and World War II Ace

“Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is a reminder to all affiliated with this organization that this Nation was founded in a struggle for freedom, and therefore all of us who enjoy the blessings of liberty are challenged to constant vigilance for the preservation and extension of human freedom throughout the world.” - NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER, Governor of New York

“I think the spirit of patriotism which motivates the organization and very life of the Sons of the American Revolution is admirable and laudable but, regretfully, not as much a part of young America as it was when I was a part of young America. For that reason, I am particularly proud of the work the SAR does.” - WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST, JR., Publisher

“I am pleased to have this opportunity to tell you how highly I value my membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. I am pleased and proud to be a member of this fine organization. As General Grant said, this membership is a 'reminder of our glorious heritage, and my responsibilities as an American citizen'.” - HARRY F. BYRD, JR., U.S. Senator (VA)

“My SAR membership teaches me that eternal vigilance on the part of all who love America is the price of retaining the liberty which our revolutionary ancestors purchased for us with their sacrifices and blood.” - SAM J. ERVIN, JR., U.S. Senator (NC)

“Membership in the Sons of the American Revolution is a proud reminder that members of my mother's family brought us independence, and reminds me always of my continuing responsibilities to freedom and our country.” - BARRY GOLDWATER, U.S. Senator (AZ)

“As a United States Senator, I am constantly confronted with the increasingly complex and serious problems facing our country today, and deeply concerned over their implications if we fail to properly resolve them. As an SAR member, I find inspiration and resolution in the tradition of fearlessness and dedication to freedom given us all as a model by those who planted the seed of the nation's future greatness.” - B. EVERETT JORDAN, U.S. Senator (NC)

“In these most difficult times for our nation, all our citizens must be mindful of our heritage and the basic principles under which America has grown to greatness and prospered in freedom. I am proud of my membership in the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution because of the important role the Society plays in strengthening and preserving the American ideal.” - HERMAN E. TALMADGE, U.S. Senator (GA)

“My membership in the SAR is a source of great satisfaction. At this particular critical time in the history of our great Republic, it has overwhelming significance to me. Perhaps if all Americans had this relationship today with our heritage, our unity and devotion to country would be demonstrated in the image of our forefathers. My membership and what SAR stands for gives me added strength when I need it most to fight for our country.” - STROM THURMOND, U.S. Senator (SC)

“SAR membership is a breath of fresh, clean air in an atmosphere increasingly polluted by cynicism and license. It furnishes a valued opportunity to participate directly in affairs of importance to the Nation in association with other Americans who continue to believe in God and Country.” - LOUIS C. WYMAN, U.S. Congressman (NH)

“Almost 200 years ago, a small, determined and resolute contingent of men devoted their energies . . . their courage . . . and in some cases, their lives to creating a nation on these shores that would provide each individual the freedom and dignity so long the dream of mankind. They did not seek nor promise an easy life. They recognized that freedom was not free and that once obtained, it would entail a high degree of responsibility. I am proud that my forebears chose to enlist in this fight for our independence. Long ago, I pledged to do my best in volunteering the same devotion to my country and accepting fully the same high degree of responsibility that so enriched the efforts of my antecedents in the American Revolution. My membership in the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is an inspirational reminder of this pledge.” - T. H. MOORER, Admiral, USN (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff)

“The membership in the National Society, SAR, which I have recently received, serves as a source of strength in these turbulent times. It provides an awareness of how this nation came to be, how it struggled for survival and to become free, how it grew to a position of world leadership, and the necessity of maintaining those qualities in our individual and national life if the United States is to continue to be the kind of nation we want it to be. As I become older, I realize the importance of impressing these thoughts upon my five children. The SAR membership, hopefully, will help in this regard.” - ROBERT W. SCOTT, Governor of North Carolina

“My SAR membership is a constant proud reminder of the fact that I am a direct descendant of one of the sons of the American Revolution.” - JOHN SPENCER-CHURCHILL, Artist (nephew of Sir Winston Churchill)

“It has been my honor to have been a member of the Sons of the American Revolution for many years. I respect the organization for its efforts to perpetuate the patriotism of our forefathers and for its continuing commitment to protect and sustain the ideals of our great revolution. We are a free country today because for almost two hundred years, we have never strayed from this course.” - HALE BOGGS, U.S. Congressman (LA) and House Majority Leader

“My SAR membership reminds me continually of the direct connection between the American War for Independence and the concepts of personal freedom and individual liberty on which it was based and the daily activities of the Congress. Every time a Federal law is amended through action of a Congress elected by the people, it is part of the continuing manifestation of the American Revolution. It is important to our country to have in existence a strong National justice which maintains continuous focus on the historical origins of the liberties whereby we govern ourselves.” - JACK SLACK, U.S. Congressman (WV)

“The SAR upholds the highest ideals of American life; freedom, love of country, honor and patriotism. I am proud to be associated with men who cherish these ideals so greatly.” - CHARLES M. DUKE, JR., Colonel, USAF (Apollo 16 astronaut who walked on the Moon)

“Membership in the SAR gives me an opportunity to salute and pay tribute to the patriotism of our early American forefathers who won a people's freedom and founded a new nation; and it allows me to draw inspiration from their examples. Their patriotism will be a challenge to me and all other Americans to emulate now and in the future. Frequently on the floor of the United States Senate, a Senator, after hearing a speech by another Senator and finding himself fully in agreement, might say, 'I wish to associate myself with the remarks of the distinguished Senator.' In like manner, I wish to associate myself with the high ideals and the patriotism of our Revolutionary Fathers.” - JAMES B. ALLEN, U.S. Senator (AL)

“The SAR bears witness that there remains in our country a group which appreciates our heritage, honors those patriots who gave us our freedom and commits itself to the perpetuation of the American ideal. For these reasons, I am proud of my SAR membership.” - JOHN M. ASHBROOK, U.S. Congressman (OH)

“The problems of America today sometimes seem to be without solution, the voices of dissent lack restraint, and the words of praise are seldom heard from the media. The SAR must continue to provide the windows of retrospect to the days when insurmountable problems also existed, when solutions were found, and the republic flourished from the unselfish dedication to the causes of liberty.” - ALAN B. SHEPARD, JR., Rear Admiral, USN (first US astronaut in space)

“Membership in the SAR is a constant reminder of America's successful fight for freedom and the continuation of never ending efforts to keep us free.” - BOB WILSON, U.S. Congressman (CA)