Since 1921, over ten million copies of the DAR Manual For Citizenship have been given free to foreign-born who wished to become American citizens. Approximately 50,000 are distributed free each year. DAR members are active in citizenship classes and participate in naturalization ceremonies. The Junior American Citizens Committee , established in 1906, instills good citizenship in children from elementary through high school by teaching loyalty to the United States of America and by giving practical ideas for service to home, community, school and country. Local DAR chapters have the responsibility of organizing JAC Clubs, which may be found in parochial, private or public schools, or community centers.
Membership is free and open to all boys and girls.
There are approximately 270,000 members in 1,200 clubs. The DAR Good Citizens Committee , established in 1934, recognizes senior high school students in accredited public, parochial and private schools who excel in qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. On the national level, a scholarship is awarded the National Outstanding DAR Good Citizen who manifests these qualities. Student winners on the local level receive a pin and certificate, and the state winner receives an award. Approximately 11.000 schools participate each year.