American Forensic Association

American Forensic Association

The American Forensic Association began in 1949 in Chicago. They took over the National Debate Tournament from the United States Military Academy in 1966.

AFA is a national organization designed to promote excellence in public speaking, individual events and debate. It is over thirty years old.

Members

*Cross Examination Debate Association
*National Parliamentary Debate Association
*American Debate Association
*International Debate Education Association

"The National Educational Debate Association, however, is not a member of the AFA."

External links

* [http://www.americanforensics.org/ American Forensics Association website]


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