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    What is the oldest military society in continuous existence in North America, and why is it so called?

    Question #115100. Asked by queproblema. (Jun 04 10 10:40 PM)


    Deunan

    		The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest. Founded in 1783, its purpose was to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the Revolutionary War officers. It also was created to pressure the government to honor pledges it had made to officers who fought for American independence.

    The Society continues to promote interest in the American Revolution with libraries, exhibitions, museums and many other activities.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_the_Cincinnati

    Jun 04 10, 11:04 PM
    looney_tunes

    		It was named for the Roman leader Cincinnatus (see Question 115095), who was felt to epitomize the aspirational principles of the group's founders.

    http://www.funtrivia.com/askft/Question115095.html

    Jun 04 10, 11:58 PM

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