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  1. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, that was founded in 1947 to honor the achievements of outstanding Americans who have succeeded in spite of adversity and to emphasize the importance of higher education. The association is named for Horatio Alger, a 19th-century ...

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      Trott was the 1981 recipient of the Amos Alonzo Stagg Medal,...

    • Horatio Alger

      Signature. Horatio Alger Jr. ( / ˈældʒər /; January 13, 1832...

  2. Signature. Horatio Alger Jr. ( / ˈældʒər /; January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative ...

  3. The Horatio Alger Awards are a momentous celebration of the American Dream held in Washington, D.C., each spring. During a series of exclusive events, the Horatio Alger Association pays tribute to extraordinary individuals who have overcome significant obstacles and attained remarkable success. Through inspiring speeches, captivating ...

  4. The Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947, following the Great Depression and the Second World War, to reinforce belief in the American Dream and promote the merits of private enterprise. It bears the name of the renowned author Horatio Alger, Jr., whose tales of overcoming adversity through unyielding perseverance and basic moral ...

  5. Horatio Alger Association is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization that honors outstanding individuals who personify the American Dream. Thanks to their generosity, the Association provides need-based scholarships and services to promising young people who are persevering through adversity.

  6. The Annual Horatio Alger Awards are a three-day celebration held each spring in Washington, D.C. During these events, usually 10-12 individuals are inducted into the Association with the presentation of the Horatio Alger Award. Concurrently, the newest class of Horatio Alger National Scholars are recognized for their determination in spite of ...

  7. Horatio Alger Association is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization that honors outstanding individuals who personify the American Dream. Thanks to their generosity, the Association provides need-based scholarships and services to promising young people who are persevering through adversity.

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