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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ethel_Percy_AndrusEthel Percy Andrus - Wikipedia

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   Ethel Percy Andrus (September 21, 1884 – July 13, 1967) was a long-time educator and the first female high school principal in California. She was also an elder rights activist and the founder of AARP in 1958.

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3. www.aarp.org › jo-ann-jenkins-ethel-andrusAARP History: How Founder Ethel Andrus Changed America

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who established AARP in 1958 and fought for the rights and dignity of older adults. Discover how AARP continues to innovate and advocate for health, wealth and self in a rapidly aging world.

4. www.aarp.org › ethel-percy-andrus-biographyHow AARP Founder Ethel Percy Andrus Changed Aging

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   Learn how Ethel Percy Andrus, a teacher and principal, became the leader of a movement to improve the lives of older Americans. Discover her story of education, service, and advocacy from the 19th to the 20th century.

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   • Ethel Percy Andrus (September 21, 1884 – July 13, 1967) was a long-time educator and the first woman high school principal in California. She was also an elder rights activist and the founder of AARP in 1958. In 1993, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

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   Who is AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus?

   • Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus established AARP in 1958. As we reflect on the remarkable story of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, we realize that she was many things to many people: a teacher, a patriot, a mentor, a leader, a visionary, a trendsetter, a disruptor, an advocate, an innovator and a voice for older adults struggling to get by.

   AARP History: How Founder Ethel Andrus Changed America

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   What happened to Ethel Percy Andrus?

   • When Ethel Percy Andrus died in 1967, she was interred in a small garden at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura; one of many eulogies was written by the President of the United States, Lyndon Johnson: “The life of each citizen who seeks relentlessly to serve the national good is a most precious asset to this land.

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   What did Ethel Percy Andrus believe?

   • Ethel Percy Andrus believed strongly in the power of numbers. All of her organizational efforts were guided by three principles: collective purpose, collective voice, and collective purchasing power. By the time she died in 1967, AARP had grown to 1.2 million members.

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6. states.aarp.org › montana › about-our-founderAbout our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus: One Woman Who ...

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded AARP and NRTA to improve the lives of older Americans. She pioneered affordable health insurance, housing, education and advocacy for people in the second half of life.

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   Jun 1, 2018 · Learn how Dr. Andrus, a former educator and caregiver, created AARP in 1958 to advocate for older Americans. Discover her legacy of innovation, education, and service in AARP's 60th anniversary article.

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9. ojaihistory.com › ethel-percy-andrus-how-one-woman-changedEthel Andrus: How One Woman Changed America – Ojai History

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   May 1, 2011 · Learn about Ethel Percy Andrus, the founder of AARP and a social reformer who lived in Ojai. Discover her life story, achievements, and legacy through a talk by Craig Walker.

10. www.encyclopedia.com › ethel-andrusEthel Andrus | Encyclopedia.com

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    Ethel Andrus (1884-1967) was a teacher, principal, and founder of the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons. She advocated for the rights and benefits of older Americans, such as health insurance, pensions, and tax deductions.