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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.
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.
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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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.
AARP Founder. A Revolutionary Leader Is Born in California. Nurtured by progressive parents, Ethel Percy Andrus finds her calling. Founder’s Purpose Begins at Chicken Coop. Andrus meets a retired teacher living in poverty, vows to make a difference. A California Teachers Association Goes National. AARP emerges as Andrus’ ideas take flight.
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.
This is the inspiring life story of Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community in 1947. For 75 years, NRTA has helped to address the economic and health insurance needs of educators across the United States.
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