AA'S Birthday
AA'S Birthday
An AA Grapevine representative recounts his experience at Founders' Day in Akron, Ohio
AAs from around the world know Akron, Ohio, as the the "birthplace of AA." In a cottage at the edge of a great estate, a conversation took place between two men, Akron surgeon Dr. Bob S. and New York stockbroker Bill W., that gave hope to despairing alcoholics and their families.
The historic meeting of these two men, both troubled by alcoholism, took place on May 12, 1935, and set the stage for what would one day be known as Alcoholics Anonymous. AAs mark June 10, the day of Dr. Bob's last drink, as the Fellowship's birthday.
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Bill W and Dr Bob:
