Daughters of the American Revolution -DAR, San Diego, Linares Chapter

11/13/2025

Please help us remember all our our veterans resting at Miramar National cemetery by sponsoring wreaths at

www.WreathsacrossAmerica.org/CA0048P

11/11/2025

10/19/2025

On this date in history, October 19, 1781, the world was turned upside down.

After weeks of being trapped and bombarded at Yorktown, Virginia, British General Lord Cornwallis finally saw that his position was hopeless.

His forces were surrounded on land by a combined army of American and French soldiers led by General George Washington, and his sea escape was cut off by the French Navy.

On that day, the formal surrender took place. More than 7,000 British soldiers laid down their arms, marking the most significant defeat for the Crown in the entire war. 🇺🇸

Interestingly, General Cornwallis claimed to be ill and did not attend the ceremony himself. He sent his second-in-command, General Charles O'Hara, in his place.

O'Hara first attempted to surrender his sword to the French Commander, who then directed him to General Washington. Washington, upholding military protocol, had O'Hara present the sword to his own second-in-command, Benjamin Lincoln.

This was a poignant moment, as it was Lincoln who had been forced to surrender to the British at Charleston a year earlier. 🙏

As the defeated British soldiers marched out to lay down their weapons, their bands are said to have played a tune called “The World Turned Upside Down.”

The surrender at Yorktown effectively ended major combat in the American Revolution and was the final blow that led to negotiations for peace.

This victory secured American independence and laid the foundation for the United States of America.

10/14/2025

MCAS Miramar has once again asked or our help! Please be part of welcoming these single Marines home!

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10/04/2025

The California chapters sent items and the Linares chapter assembled 126 rack packs for Marines redeploying from Africa this week. These 126 of over 400 from 2 squadrons in the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Miramar will return home to empty barracks, so we make sure they have towels, toilet paper and treats to welcome them and hold them over until they get their gear and can restock.

10/03/2025

A Linares Daughter!

Katherine Spies

09/25/2025

Finish Packing Liz Usborne!!! Y'all have a great experience!!!

08/22/2025

Yesterday, Linares daughter Randy Tidmore attended the retirement ceremony of Lt Gen Michael Cederholm at Camp Pendelton. The General she is hugging……non other than Eric Smith, General, Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine she is sitting with is Lt Gen Michael Cederholm, USMC Ret. It was a very special day for all of these Marines who got to meet one amazing WWII Marine veteran!

06/30/2025

We have 4 tickets available for the 2025 USS Midway 4th of July party. $25.00 each. Please message me if you would like them. This is a magical celebration!

06/12/2025

June 12, 1775, Jeremiah O’Brian led 20 angry men to the Machias River and sailed out to capture the Magaretta from the British. The first naval battle of the American Revolution.