The 75th anniversary, which AFCEA celebrates this year, is traditionally known as the diamond anniversary. As the hardest natural substance on Earth, diamonds represent strength, resolve and durability. It is a fitting metaphor for an organization that has supported the U.S. national security and defense community since 1946, as the nation emerged, stronger than ever, from the devastation of World War Ⅱ. Seventy-five years ago, in a meeting area in the Fraunces Tavern in New York, a group of respected military and corporate leaders gathered to discuss a shared concern, one that was on the minds of many in the aftermath of war. These leaders recognized the challenges of not only continuing to advance the improved communications and electronics capabilities that had resulted from the war effort but also of ensuring that military and industry organizations remained in a strong partnership, one that would lead to preparedness for the future.
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