There, Mrs. Walter J. Moore, president of the Arlington Memorial Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers Inc., unveiled a plaque marking Mothers Tree. ADADWho were — who are — the Gold Star Mothers? ADADSiebold’s mother, Grace, felt that Gold Star Mothers shared a special, if tragic, bond. ADChafing at the rules — and finding Boyd overbearing — some members split off in 1950 to found the National Gold Star Mothers. Kevin Stalica, park manager for Arlington County, said the Gold Star Mothers marker is safely in storage.

Source: Washington Post August 15, 2020 21:11 UTC