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The Fund for American Studies

Non-profit organization in the USA

Summary

Non-profit organization in the USA

Field	Value
name	The Fund for American Studies
established
president	Roger Ream
chairman	Randal C. Teague
location	Washington, D.C., U.S.
coor
address	1706 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
website

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1967, the organization's mission is to educate students and young adults about leadership, the principles of limited government, and free-market economics. TFAS is a member of the State Policy Network. As of 2023, the president of TFAS is Roger Ream.

History

The Fund for American Studies headquarters in the [[Dupont Circle]] neighborhood of [[Washington, D.C.

The Fund for American Studies was founded by Charles Edison in 1967. Concerned about an eroding confidence in the American system of government, Edison recruited Walter H. Judd, David R. Jones, Marvin Liebman, and William F. Buckley Jr. to build a program that would educate college students about American government, politics, and economics.

On February 6, 1967, the group incorporated the Charles Edison Youth Fund. In 1969, Edison died suddenly. To honor him and carry on his mission, the organization was renamed the Charles Edison Memorial Youth Fund. In 1985, the organization was renamed again to its present-day title, The Fund for American Studies.

In the summer of 1970, the Edison Fund organized the inaugural Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems. Fifty-seven students attended the first Institute.

In 1993, The Fund for American Studies established overseas institutes in Prague, Chile, and Hong Kong.

Walter Judd Freedom Award

The Walter Judd Freedom Award, in cooperation with the Center for International Relations, is presented annually to individuals who work to advance the cause of freedom in the United States.

References

"The Fund for American Studies".
"Roger Ream {{!}} President of The Fund for American Studies".
(2014). "American Conservatism: An Encyclopedia". Open Road Media.
(2002). "Disciplining Feminism: From Social Activism to Academic Discourse". Duke University Press.
"Council of American Ambassadors".
"Alumni News".

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