LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
History of the order
Founded on July 25, 1883, as the Loyal Ladies League at the GAR's national encampment in Denver, Colorado, the Ladies of the GAR lost out to the National Womens Relief Corps as being recognized as the official ladies auxiliary to the GAR. It adopted its present title in November 1886. Its motto is the same as the GAR, "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty."