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Young America's Foundation (view source)
Revision as of 19:32, September 7, 2016
, 19:32, September 7, 2016finished rounding out the history of YAF
==History==
==History==
=== Founding and Early Years ===
Young America's Foundation began at Vanderbilt University in 1969 when a group of students started an organization called University Information Services (UIS) to provide students with conservative ideas that were missing in their educations.
Young America's Foundation began at Vanderbilt University in 1969 when a group of students started an organization called University Information Services (UIS) to provide students with conservative ideas that were missing in their educations.
In 1971, UIS became a national organization and is renamed Young America's Foundation. The goal of bringing conservative speakers to campuses remained, but the Foundation launched a nationwide effort to share the Conservative Movement's greatest minds and voices with student audiences to provide intellectual balance.
In 1971, UIS became a national organization and is renamed Young America's Foundation. The goal of bringing conservative speakers to campuses remained, but the Foundation launched a nationwide effort to share the Conservative Movement's greatest minds and voices with student audiences to provide intellectual balance.
In 1976 the Foundation inaugurated a national bicentennial program to highlight our Founders' philosophy of freedom.
In 1976 the Foundation inaugurated a national bicentennial program to highlight our Founders' philosophy of freedom.
In the summer of 1979, Young America's Foundation held its first annual National Conservative Student Conference (NCSC).
In the summer of 1979, Young America's Foundation held its first annual National Conservative Student Conference (NCSC).
=== The 1980s and Reagan Years ===
After taking office in 1981, [[President Reagan]] began the tradition of hosting Young America's Foundation's annual summer conference at the White House.
After taking office in 1981, [[President Reagan]] began the tradition of hosting Young America's Foundation's annual summer conference at the White House.
Young America's Foundation published in 1982 "American Economic Texts: A Free Market Critique," analyzing the array of economics principles being used colleges.
Young America's Foundation published in 1982 "American Economic Texts: A Free Market Critique," analyzing the array of economics principles being used colleges.
The Foundation published "Entrepreneurs vs. the State, A New Look at the Rise of Big Business in America" by Dr. Burt Folsom in 1987. The book was later renamed "The Myth of the Robber Barons" and is currently in its sixth edition.
The Foundation published "Entrepreneurs vs. the State, A New Look at the Rise of Big Business in America" by Dr. Burt Folsom in 1987. The book was later renamed "The Myth of the Robber Barons" and is currently in its sixth edition.
In 1989 Young America's Foundation reprinted "The Conscience of a Conservative" by Barry Goldwater.
In 1989 Young America's Foundation reprinted "The Conscience of a Conservative" by Barry Goldwater.
=== The 1990s ===
When campus leftists led by university faculty and administrators tried to force ROTC programs off campuses across the country in 1990, Young America's Foundation launched a national campaign to protect students' rights to participate in ROTC and have equal access to military recruiters on their campuses.
When campus leftists led by university faculty and administrators tried to force ROTC programs off campuses across the country in 1990, Young America's Foundation launched a national campaign to protect students' rights to participate in ROTC and have equal access to military recruiters on their campuses.
Young America's Foundation organized one of the largest pro-troops rallies in the country at Washington and Lee University during the Golf War in 1991.
Young America's Foundation organized one of the largest pro-troops rallies in the country at Washington and Lee University during the Golf War in 1991.
In 1998, Young America's Foundation stepped forward to save [[President Reagan]]'s Western White House, also known as the Reagan Ranch and Rancho del Cielo, with the blessings of the Reagan family.
In 1998, Young America's Foundation stepped forward to save [[President Reagan]]'s Western White House, also known as the Reagan Ranch and Rancho del Cielo, with the blessings of the Reagan family.
The National Journalism Center merged with Young America's Foundation in 2001 to continue training the next generation of truth-seeking journalists. Also in 2001, the Foundation acquired a building in downtown Santa Barbara, California, which eventually became the Reagan Ranch Center.
The National Journalism Center merged with Young America's Foundation in 2001 to continue training the next generation of truth-seeking journalists. Also in 2001, the Foundation acquired a building in downtown Santa Barbara, California, which eventually became the Reagan Ranch Center.
=== 2000 and Beyond ===
To support American troops serving in the war in Iraq, Young America's Foundation organized a rally in 2003 which drew thousands to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Also in 2003, after noticing many schools did little, if anything, to observe the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the Foundation launched its iconic 9/11: Never Forget Project to ensure the anniversary of the 2,977 innocents murdered by radical islamists are remembered.
To support American troops serving in the war in Iraq, Young America's Foundation organized a rally in 2003 which drew thousands to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Also in 2003, after noticing many schools did little, if anything, to observe the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the Foundation launched its iconic 9/11: Never Forget Project to ensure the anniversary of the 2,977 innocents murdered by radical islamists are remembered.
In 2004 Young America's Foundation launched its Freedom Week initiative on campuses nationwide to commemorate the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day.
In 2004 Young America's Foundation launched its Freedom Week initiative on campuses nationwide to commemorate the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day.
Young America's Foundation's newly renovated Reagan Ranch Center opens in downtown Santa Barbara, California, in 2006. Created as a "Schoolhouse for Reaganism" the Reagan Ranch Center features classrooms, conference space, a theater, library, boardroom, interactive exhibits and galleries, and offices that house the Foundation's Reagan Ranch team members.
Young America's Foundation's newly renovated Reagan Ranch Center opens in downtown Santa Barbara, California, in 2006. Created as a "Schoolhouse for Reaganism" the Reagan Ranch Center features classrooms, conference space, a theater, library, boardroom, interactive exhibits and galleries, and offices that house the Foundation's Reagan Ranch team members.
In 2007 Young America's Foundation launched its inaugural Reagan Ranch High School Conference at the Reagan Ranch Center to teach young people about the principles and life of [[President Reagan]].
Foundation leaders Ron Robinson and Nicole Hoplin published "Funding Fathers: The Unsung Heroes of the Conservative Movement" in 2008 to tel the untold, behind-the-scenes stories of the men and women who made the Conservative Movement the giant force it is today.
The Foundation formed an Alumni Board of Directors in 2010 comprised of those who were involved in Foundation programs as students or staff and who continue their engagement with Young America's Foundation's mission.
In 2011, Young America's Foundation launched its "Reagan 100: Freedom's Future" initiative to bring [[President Reagan]]'s ideals and vision to life for the next generation, and to deinstitutionalize freedom through the Reagan Ranch Center, Rancho del Cielo, and the programs of Young America's Foundation. As part of the Foundation's Reagan 100 celebration Alaska Governor [[Sarah Palin]] and Vice President [[Dick Cheney]] headlined a weekend to celebrate the centennial of [[President Reagan]]'s birth. Also in 2011, the Foundation debuted its inaugural film "Still Point in a Turning World: Ronald Reagan and His Ranch." Young America's Foundation formally merged with [[Young Americans for Freedom]] in 2011, with Young America's Foundation remaining the name of the parent organization and Young Americans for Freedom joining the National Journalism Center and the Reagan Ranch as projects of the Foundation.
As part of its celebration of [[President Reagan]]'s "A Time For Choosing" speech in 2014, Young America's Foundation set a goal to double the number of its student programs. Also in 2014 the Foundation relocated its national headquarters to Reston, Virginia after more than 25 years in Herndon, Virginia. Its new HQ features ample space to host student programs year-round and allowed the Foundation to expand outreach and programming with more staff and production space.
In 2015 Young America's Foundation partnered with the [[Foundation for Economic Education]] to publish "Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism." This latest publication debunks more than 50 liberal cliches in a way that is concise and easy for students to understand.
==Current Activities==
==Current Activities==