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Foundation of the American Historical Association

1884
Original logo of the American Historical Association

Original logo of the American Historical Association

In 1884 the American Historical Association was founded in Washington, D.C. "for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research."

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