| U.S. National Academies - The National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine, "advisors to the nation."
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| National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame - Bonner Springs, Kansas museum chartered by Congress to honor the American farmer. Site describes events and education programs, provides museum facility overview and visitor information, and relates history and current interests.
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| Air Force Sergeants Association - Comprised of Air Force enlistees, both active duty and retired, of all grades, including Air National Guard and AF Reserve, and offers an Auxiliary program for family members of Air Force personnel.
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| American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters - Columbia Encyclopedia article on the history and purpose of the National Institute of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, amalgamated in 1976.
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| American Chemical Society - A resource for chemistry and chemical applications, including databases, publications, career information and educational resources.
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| American Council of Learned Societies - Private non-profit federation of sixty-one national scholarly organizations. The mission of the ACLS, as set forth in its constitution, is to "advance humanistic studies in all fields of learning in the Humanities and the related social sciences and to maintain and strengthen relations among the national societies devoted to such studies."
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| American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization - Site contains information on entitlements, medical research, over 200 biographies of ex-POWs. Photos, stories and ads searching for former POWs.
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| Gold Star Mothers of America, Inc. - Composed of American mothers who have lost a child serving in the armed forces in foreign conflicts. History, reports from recent events, and headquarters tour online.
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| American Historical Association - The professional organization for all historians.
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| The American Society of International Law (ASIL) - Membership organization in the United States dedicated to advancing the study and use of international law. Site includes information about activities and publications and links to international law resources.
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| Congressional Medal of Honor Society - Society created by the U.S. Congress in remembrance of recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award that can given to military personnel.
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - The largest mentoring organization in the United States, volunteers provide support and advice to youth. Information on joining, local chapters, donations, news and stories.
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| Army Navy Union U.S.A. - Veterans' organization open to all branches, founded in 1886. Site includes history, ideals and purpose, and information on founding or joining local garrisons.
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| Blue Star Mothers of America - An organization for mothers who have children serving or who have served. History, events, membership, and forum, as well as an e-mail newsletter service.
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| Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. - An organization for spouses of those killed in the US military on active duty or from service connected disabilities. Membership application, widow support links, and roster of directors and local chapters available.
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| National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) - Located at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Includes history, list of enshrinees, educational materials, and links to other web sites.
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| Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War - Sororial lineage society comprised of direct descendants of veterans of the Federal US Army who fought in the defense and for the preservation of the Union during the American Civil War. Honoring the memory of those ancestors through service projects which are of benefit to the public in a local, State and National level. Offers membership requirements, state listings, society departments, projects, history, and links.
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| Military Chaplains' Association (MCA) - Professional support organization for military chaplaincy in the U.S. Information about scholarship programs, membership, national institutes, and Distinguished Service Awardees provided.
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| United States Association of Former Members of Congress (USAFMC) - Founded in 1970 to promote improved public understanding of the U.S. Congress and of representative democracy. Site includes articles from former members, event and program information, memorials, publications, and related links.
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| National Conference of State Societies - Association of 55 state and territorial societies which celebrate the history, traditions, schools, customs, and the economy of the US states and territories. Site features history, calendar and Cherry Blossom Festival information, photo gallery, and directory.
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| American Symphony Orchestra League - Provides leadership and service to American orchestras.
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| National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements - NCRP is a U.S. organization that seeks to formulate and disseminate information, guidance and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements which represent the consensus of leading scientific thinking.
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| Italian American War Veterans Of The United States - Established to aid and assist veterans and their families, promote patriotism, civic welfare, and other objectives. Open to all U.S. war veterans.
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| Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) - Provides online resources and contact information for blinded personnel. Includes information on counseling, help in receiving rehabilitation and job placement.
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| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation - Sponsors programs to honor firefighters fallen in the line of duty, and to assist their families and coworkers. Site includes information about the Memorial Weekend and other events, benefits and programs, and history.
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| Federal Bar Association - A bar association for federal court practitioners.
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| National Fund for Medical Education (NFME) - Formed to improve teaching methods in medical education in order to improve health care in the United States. History, current board of directors, and programs and proceedings available.
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| National Music Council - Dedicated to strengthening the importance of music in US life and culture; US representative to the International Music Council/UNESCO. History, legislative updates, and membership information available.
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| United States Olympic Committee - Calendar, athlete biographies, photographs and news from individual sports, links to member federations, and downloads available.
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| National Tropical Botanical Garden - The garden is engaged in the struggle to save the tropical plant world, which is under threat from all sides. This work is carried out through active programs in collection, propagation, conservation, research and education. Hawaii.
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| Reserve Officers Association (ROA) - A professional military association representing the officers of the seven U.S. Uniformed Services.
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| United States Capitol Historical Society - Nonprofit group that promotes the history of the Capitol and Congress. Interactive tour, feature articles, Capitol art, chronology, links, historic stereograph views, educational materials and bibliographies
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| National Federation of Music Clubs - Non-profit organization dedicated to music education and the promotion of creative and performing arts in the US. Competition and event information, award winners, links to state organizations, and publication information provided.
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| Legion of Valor - Recipients of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross. Comprised of veterans of W.W.II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Somalia.
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| Retired Enlisted Association - Advocacy group for active duty and retired enlisted personnel. Legislative and health care information, outreach programs, and current news offered online.
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| National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) - Raises money for non-profit and public archives to preserve and make available endangered films that are not protected by commercial interests. Preservation basics, news, current grants and projects, and links to archives.
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| Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) - National federation of spouses of personnel enlisted or past enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Includes chapter locations, board member roster, and information about the national project and scholarship.
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| National Safety Council (U.S.) - Site provides information on many safety, health and environmental topics; training resources (worker safety, DDC, FAI, CPR); products; publications; news; programs; and home safety. NSC is a membership organization.
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| Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) - Promotes firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens, with special emphasis on youth, through a network of state associations and local clubs. Site includes resources for marksmanship, firearms and range safety, shooting competitions, and parts and ammunition sales.
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| U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. - Dedicated to submariners, submarines, vets, veterans, and subvets.
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| National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum - Mining's colorful history is showcased in the only federally-chartered non-profit national mining museum.
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| National Conference on Citizenship (NCOC) - Organization devoted to improving civic education and effective participation in citizenship activities on the part of US citizens. Programs and projects, history, and officer profiles.
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| Women's Army Corp Veterans Association - Open to those who have served honorably with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, The Women's Army Corps, or those who have served or are serving honorably in the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve or the Army National Guard of the United States.
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| United Services Organization - Provides morale, welfare, and recreational services to uniformed military personnel. Site describes entertainments, programs and services, locations, and special events.
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| Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (National Park Service) - News and events at the Washington, DC historic site.
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| Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) - Advocates on behalf of enlisted men and women in the five branches of the US armed forces, including National Guard and Reserve. Member benefits, chapters, legislative news and resolutions, and publications available.
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| About Theodore Roosevelt - Theodore Roosevelt Association chartered by Congress to preserve the memory and ideals of the 26th President of the United States. Extensive site with an impressive range of Roosevelt resources. Teacher resources include curriculum-based lesson plans based on national standards.
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| Military Order of the World Wars - A national patriotic organization of American military officers of all services and their descendants. Calendar, high school and ROTC guides, MOWW history, and organizational background.
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| Roots: The Founding of the American Hospital of Paris - Short unofficial history regarding the establishment and chartering of the AHP.
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| United States Navy Club - National Service Organization of U.S. citizens who have served, or are now serving, in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, or Seabees. Application, ship roster, ladies' auxiliary, and related links offered.
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