Bill Wilson 1895 - 1971

From the rubble of a wasted life, he overcame alcoholism
and founded the 12-step program that has helped millions of others do the same.

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BORN Nov. 26, 1895, in East Dorset, Vt.

1918 Marries Lois Burnham. In 1951 she founds Al-Anon for families of alcoholics

1933 First of four hospitalizations for alcoholism

1934 Takes his last drink

1935 Persuades Dr. Robert Smith to stay sober with him. This is the first A.A. meeting

1938 Forms the Alcoholics Foundation

1939 Publishes the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," which includes the 12 steps

1953 Publishes "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions," outlining a structure for A.A.

DIED Jan. 24, 1971, of pneumonia, in Miami See Bill's Obituary Here

 

Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson