AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS

2128 Leroy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 265-0991

Founded: 1928

Natural mothers whose sons or daughters died in the line of duty in the armed forces during World Wars I and II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam hostilities, or in other strategic areas. Seeks to: inspire patriotism and a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; assist veterans and their dependents with claims made to the Veterans Administration; perpetuate the memory of individuals who died in our wars; promote peace and good will for the U.S. and all other nations. Mothers works as volunteers in VA Medical Centers and at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.