A notable landmark in the history of the Order of the Daughters of the King will be reached this year – the Jubilee Anniversary of its founding. Fifty years ago, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, New York City (now the Church of the Resurrection), the members of a small Bible class, led my Mrs. Margaret Franklin, set themselves the important task of doing more to extend the Kingdom of God. Through the years the Order has grown until it spreads from coast to coast and overseas. Its two rules continue to be of vital importance in the life of the women of the Church: Prayer – Service. Nearly six thousand junior and senior Daughters look into the future with great hope and vision.

(Source: “Jubilee Anniversary of Daughters of the King,” The Carolina Churchman, March 1935, p. 10)