February 24 in A.A. History

In 1941, the March 1 issue of The Saturday Evening Post [right: cover], with Jack Alexander’s article, “Alcoholics Anonymous: Freed Slaves of Drink, Now They Free Others,” appeared on newsstands.
    In Toledo, Ohio, newcomer Garth M. was handed 40 nickels and sent on a mission to visit magazine outlets, purchasing a total of 40 copies.

In 1996, [some sources say 1995] the Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (OIAA) began operations.

In 2002, Hal M., 86, died of renal failure at Cherrydale Rehabilitation Center in Arlington, Virginia, with 37 years of sobriety. He was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
    A former Air Force lieutenant colonel, alcohol and drug abuse counselor, and State Department employee assistance chief, Hal played a pivotal role in establishing drug and alcohol awareness programs at U.S. embassies worldwide. On 3 December 1970, he testified anonymously before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
    Hal also designed special “attitude of gratitude” pins, which he wore on his lapel and distributed by the thousands. He always carried extras to share with other alcoholics, encouraging them to embrace gratitude for their sobriety. Over time, he became affectionately known as “Dr. Attitude of Gratitude.”