As a means to arm the public with the resources to best handle dangerous situations, APHA launches the Get Ready campaign.
The headquarters for APHA is built in Washington, D.C.
President Bill Clinton declares the first week of April National Public Health Week.
Due to intense support from the American Public Health Association, the United Nations establishes the World Health Organization.
Dr. Stephen Smith — commissioner of New York City’s Metropolitan Health Board — creates the American Public Health Association.