The Blue Star Mothers of America was founded on January 22, 1942 in Flint, Michigan. Our purpose is to unite all mothers who had sons and daughters in the Armed Forces. On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of that year, the organization was chartered by Congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of home-land security during times of war.
The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country.
Blue Star Mothers Today
Blue Star Mothers have grown in strength since the onset of war in the Middle East and are encouraging families of military members to display the Blue Star Flag in their window as a sign of support.
The flag is a symbol of hope and grave concern. It also symbolizes pride in the commitment of America’s youth and serves as a reminder of the gravity of the entire war effort.
The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory and non-profit 501-C3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.
