That same year, the meaning of the gold star was further reinforced at a national level. President Woodrow Wilson approved the wearing of black armbands with gold stars by mothers who had lost sons in combat. This official recognition helped solidify the gold star as a lasting symbol of honor and remembrance. In 1928, these shared experiences of loss led to the formation of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting families of fallen service members. The group continues to provide comfort, advocacy, and community, while ensuring that the sacrifices of the fallen are never forgotten.
