The History of the United Daughters of the Confederacy is a two-volume book that provides a comprehensive account of the organization's founding, growth, and impact on American history. Written by various authors, the first volume covers the period from the UDC's inception in 1894 through the end of the First World War. It includes detailed descriptions of the UDC's efforts to preserve the memory of the Confederacy and promote the ideals of the ""Lost Cause"" movement, as well as its involvement in various social and political causes of the time.The second volume picks up where the first left off, covering the period from the end of World War I through the mid-20th century. It delves into the UDC's role in shaping public opinion about the Confederacy and its leaders, as well as its efforts to promote education and patriotism among young people. The book also explores the UDC's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and its response to the changing political and social landscape of the United States.Overall, The History of the United Daughters of the Confederacy provides a fascinating look at one of the most influential organizations in American history, and sheds light on the complex legacy of the Confederacy and its aftermath.1925. These volumes cover the years 1894-1929 and 1930-1955. Authors include: Mary B. Poppenheim, Maude Blake Merchant, May M. Faris McKinney. Rassie Hoskins White, Eloise Welch Wright, Anne Bachman Hyde, Susie Stuart Campbell, Charlotte Osborne Woodbury, and Ruth Jennings Lawton, Chairman. From the Foreword: The United Daughters of the Confederacy has completed a generation! The story of the activities and interests of the organization for the first thirty-five years has been told according to subjects and not according to administrations in order that the history may be a ready reference for present and future Daughters of the Confederacy. The purpose of this history is to help coming generations of Daughters of the Confederacy carry forward the work whose foundations had been laid with so much faith and courage by those pioneers who launched this living memorial to the Confederate Soldier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.