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History Honor Society Since 1921

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Phi Alpha Theta

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1921 2026

Happy 105th
Birthday,
Phi Alpha Theta!

On March 17, 1921, Dr. Nels Andrew Nelson Cleven founded the first history honor society at the University of Arkansas. One hundred and five years later, his vision lives on through 600,000+ members across 900+ chapters worldwide.

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105 Years of
History
Founded March 17, 1921
600K+ Members
900+ Chapters
1921 Est. Arkansas
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