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Every president who served in the eras of 1885 to 1923 (38 years), 1933 to 1953 (20 years), and 1981 to 1993 (12 years) was an honorary member of the Society. [58] [59] Presidents George Washington and James Monroe were original members of the Society, and President Franklin Pierce was a hereditary member. [60]
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Order of Cincinnatus may refer to: The Society of the Cincinnati , an organization in the United States and France founded in 1783 to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the Revolutionary War officers who fought for American independence
Members of Cincinnatus would participate in summer events for incoming freshmen to UC, assist in orientation, and facilitate events on behalf of the alumni association. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Today, the organization recognizes students who have shown dedication to recruitment and retention of students at the university.
The society has headquarters in New York and its members reside throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. All members of the Daughters of the Cincinnati are descendants of officers who were entitled to original membership in the Society of the Cincinnati founded in 1783. [7] [8]
Cincinnatus statue at Sawyer Point Park. On January 4, 1790, Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest Territory, changed the name of the settlement to "Cincinnati" in honor of the Society of the Cincinnati, of which he was president, [12] possibly at the suggestion of the surveyor Israel Ludlow. [13]
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I think the inclusion of Cincinnatus is important. What about including a link to or information about the Society of the Cincinnati ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.203.183.119 (talk • contribs) 12:08, 11 June 2005 (UTC) Some text about the occasion in Cincinnatus' career and the significance of the portrayed gesture is ...