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The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), John Everett Chapter and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Robert Ranken Chapter, recognized the home of Rita Jackson located 526 Wallace Street in Columbus, for our January award. Rita has been a member of the DAR for 62 years. Rita has had a very interesting life. Many experiences brought her to appreciate the American flag.
When Rita was a child during WW2, the soldiers used part of her father’s ranch to train men to drive the “halftracks” vehicle used in the war. They still find parts of the half-tracks on their property. The camp was named “Camp Armstrong”. Rita and her dad would visit the camp when the soldiers were eating and she learned the importance of the American flag. Rita said that the Columbus ladies would entertain about 50 men and officers when they came into Columbus.
Rita would ride horseback from here to San Antonio, stopping at towns along the way. They would have parades in Shiner, Gonzales and Seguin finally arriving in San Antonio where she carried the flag for the rodeo. Rita also is a member of San Antonio Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT). She was involved in the children’s parade “Walk” to the Alamo. Her young sons carried the American Flag.
During the presentation David talked about 2026 being the 250th anniversary of the nation and things that happened at this time 250 years ago. On January 2, 1776, the Army hoisted The Grand Union Flag on Prospect Hill in Charleston. We also talked about Norfolk, Virginia being set ablaze by the British Royal Navy.
