DMWV Purpose

About the Descendants of Mexican War Veterans

Purpose

From The Descendants of Mexican War Veterans Bylaws,

Article II: PURPOSE.

The purpose, aims and objectives of this organization are:

To associate in one united body, descendants of American military veterans of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848 and to cultivate and perpetuate the ties of fraternity and friendship entailed thereof.
To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the American soldiers and sailors who served their country during the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848.
To foster the preservation of documents and relics of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848.
To urge, encourage, and assist in activities designed to increased public awareness and understanding of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848 and its participants.
To establish a facility devoted to study, research and understanding of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848 and its participants.
To secure and memorialize historic sites within the boundaries of the United States which are connected with the history of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848 by erecting markers or other monuments thereon.
To encourage the publication of records of individual soldiers and sailors of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848, as well as the general history of that war in all its aspects.
To promote the annual celebration or observance of certain momentous events in the history of the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848.