Let us be reminded of the
services rendered by the Veterans of the Spanish
- American War, the Insurrection in the
Philippines, and the China Relief Expedition, the
memory of which services this organization was
formed to perpetuate.
Freedom. That condition enjoyed by
the people of this nation through the leadership
of George Washington and which the Spanish -
American War Veterans in their youth carried to
the people of Cuba.
Patriotism. The love of one’s
country that inspired the volunteers of 1898 to
forsake all ties of home and business and offer
their lives, if necessary, to bring liberty to an
oppressed people struggling against tyranny.
Humanity. That sense of duty to our
fellow men which animated our fathers in the
performance of duty, that relieved the starvation
in Puerto Rico, took happiness to the
Philippines, provided for the open door in China,
and stamped out yellow fever in our Southern
States.
PURPOSE
The
Sons of Spanish American War Veterans today work
in close cooperation with the Auxiliary of the
United Spanish War Veterans, the Daughters of 98'
and the Jr. Auxiliary of the United Spanish War
Veterans, to carry out the principles of the
organization:
Participate in the
proper observance of patriotic holidays,
especially “Remember the Maine”
Day. (February 15) and Muster Day (April
21).
Place flags on the
graves of Spanish War Veterans.
Through the
Departments, Camps and Members - At -
Large observe the care and upkeep of
Spanish War Memorials and bring any
failure to do so to the attention of
proper authorities.
With the assistance
of the publication “The National
Son” to further inculcate the love
and honor of our flag; and uphold the
principals of Freedom, Patriotism and
Humanity.
Encourage in every
possible way the importance of all
American history to be studied properly
in schools.
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