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ADA HistoryADA is America's most experienced independent liberal lobbying organization.
With 65,000 members nationwide, numerous state and local chapters, and its headquarters in the District of Columbia actively engaging in the political process, ADA continually strives to push for democratic and liberal values and ideals in American policy. Photos throughout ADA history.
ADA Founder John Kenneth Galbraith with Coretta Scott King
President Truman speaks to ADA members ADA National Chairs & Presidents* 1947-1948 Wilson Wyatt *From 1947 to 1973, ADA's top elected officer was called National Chairman; the title was later changed to National President. |
In the spirit of the New Deal and ADA founders Eleanor Roosevelt (left, at ADA Convention), renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith, and former Senator and Vice President Hubert Humphrey we lobby through coalition partnerships, through direct advocacy, and through the media. Our lobbying philosophy is based on democratic action - motivating our grassroots members to lobby their Senators and Representatives as constituent-advocates.
ADA meeting with JFK
ADA Founder, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, at an ADA Convention