Origins and Early Rise
This name was originally considered for AA before “Alcoholics Anonymous” was chosen.
What is The James Club?
He helped bring AA to soldiers overseas during World War II, marking the beginning of AA’s presence on military bases.
Who is Captain Jack Grout?
The first edition of the "Big Book" was published in this year.
What is 1939?
Bill W. originally wanted to name Alcoholics Anonymous by this proposed title, but it was ultimately changed before publication
What is "The Way Out"?
The first AA group in Europe was founded in this country
What is England?
This man was responsible for AA’s first national publicity in the Saturday Evening Post in 1941.
Who is Jack Alexander?
A psychiatrist who promoted AA within the medical community, he was pivotal in the integration of AA into hospitals.
Who is Dr. Harry Tiebout?
The number of stories in the personal narratives section of the first edition of the Big Book.
What is 29?
Bill W. drew inspiration for AA’s 12 Steps from this spiritual movement, which emphasized moral inventory and restitution.
What is the Oxford Group?
AA's General Service Office is headquartered in this U.S. city.
What is New York City?
The first draft of the Big Book was typed by this non-alcoholic secretary.
Who is Ruth Hock?
This man helped connect Bill W. with Dr. Bob by introducing them over the phone, setting AA’s founding in motion.
Who is Henrietta Seiberling?
The number of chapters in the original "Big Book."
What is 11?
Bill W. maintained a long-time friendship and correspondence with this famous American author, who was also known for his own struggles with addiction.
Who is Aldous Huxley?
The first Latin American AA group was founded in this country.
What is Mexico?
AA was initially funded in part by royalties from this non-AA book written by Bill W.
What is "Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age"?
This woman carried the AA message to Europe, becoming a key figure in spreading the fellowship across the Atlantic.
Who is Marty Mann?
The original printing of the "Big Book" had this many copies.
What is 4,650?
Before co-founding AA, Bill W. had his first attempt at sobriety through this religious-based treatment.
What is the Calvary Mission?
A held its first international convention in this city in 1950.
What is Cleveland?
The one-millionth copy of the Big Book was presented to this U.S. President at a White House ceremony in 1973.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This AA member was instrumental in bringing the AA message to Mexico and Latin America, leading to the fellowship’s expansion throughout the region.
Who is Salvador G.?
The Big Book has been translated into this many languages (as of 2020)
What is 71 languages?
Bill W. and Lois Wilson spent much of their later years at this home, which became a place of pilgrimage for many AA members
What is Stepping Stones?
Today, AA is present in over this many countries worldwide.
What is 180 countries?