National Speech & Debate Association
Centennial Timeline
Explore a century of speech and debate history! Learn how the organization started in 1925, challenges we’ve faced over the years, and how we plan to further our reach over the next 100 years.

Centennial Celebration Videos
NFL to NSDA and Beyond – The Founding
NFL to NSDA and Beyond – Copeland and Crisis: The 1980s
NFL to NSDA and Beyond – The National Tournament: Then and Now
NFL to NSDA and Beyond – Briefcases, Pamphlets, and Cards, Oh My!
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Carmendale Fernandes
1969 Bruno Jacob Retirement Banquet Speech
National Forensic League Honors President Johnson ft. Bruno E. Jacob and Sen. Karl Mundt
The National Forensic Library – Overview of Interpretation
The NFL Talks about the NFL
The Power of Forensics
Oprah Show: Tommie Lindsey
Jim Copeland Retirement Tribute (2004)
Philly 2005 Opening Ceremony
National Speech & Debate Association 2014 World Record Attempt
90th Anniversary
Centennial Celebration Graphics
Celebrating our Centennial
Our rich history honors YOU—our members!