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1955 establishments in the United States

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The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a national trade union center that is the largest federation of unions in the United States. It is made up of 61 national and international unions, together representing nearly 15 million active and retired workers. The AFL-CIO engages in substantial political spending and activism, typically in support of progressive and pro-labor policies.

NORAD Tracks Santa

annual program around Christmas

Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty

1954 treaty between the United States and the Republic of China

George Sarton Medal

American award for historians of science

Advanced Placement

educational track

Robert Capa Gold Medal

photography award (1955-)

The Jazz Messengers

American jazz band co-founded by Art Blakey

Northwest League

Minor League Baseball Class High-A league based in the Pacific Northwest

National Association of Social Workers

Bob Jones Award

Indian Health Service

branch of the United States Health Department regarding the health of Native Americans (American Indians)

The Brave and the Bold

Sloan Fellowship

American Cat Fanciers Association

cat pedigree and championship non-profit founded in the US in 1955

Elmer A. Sperry Award

James Norris Memorial Trophy

Methods in Enzymology

scientific book series

UPI College Basketball Player of the Year

Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

Major League Baseball award