Bill W. Speaks in Washington, D.C. (1948) | Introduced by Dr. Bob | Rare AA Recording

One of the earliest surviving recordings in Alcoholics Anonymous history. In this extraordinary archival recording, Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith introduces his longtime friend and fellow co-founder, William Griffith Wilson, before Bill delivers a talk in Washington, D.C. in 1948. To hear Dr. Bob's voice introducing Bill W. is to witness a remarkable moment in the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Recorded only thirteen years after AA's founding, this recording preserves not only their message of hope and recovery, but also the friendship, humility, and vision that helped shape a fellowship that continues to help millions around the world. This recording is presented for historical and educational purposes as part of our mission to preserve the voices, stories, and legacy of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you enjoy this recording and would like to explore thousands of additional historical AA recordings, documents, photographs, and educational resources, visit: https://RecoverySpeakers.org Subscribe for more rare AA history, pioneer recordings, workshops, and classic speaker talks. If you have recordings or historical materials that could help preserve AA's history, we'd love to hear from you. RecoverySpeakers.org Preserving AA History. Sharing the Message. Inspiring Recovery. #Recovery #Sober #Sobriety #AA #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BillW #DrBob #12Steps #Recover #BigBook