Birth of Truth in Advertising
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Historical marker commemorating the birth of the Better Buisness Bureau.
Waymark Code: WMAZ91
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2011
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Marker Number: 1664
County: Jefferson
Location: First & Main Sts., Louisville
Description:
The Associated Advertising Clubs of America met at Galt House, on this site, for their fifth annual convention, 1909. Led by Samuel C. Dobbs, the convention took united action to challenge false advertising. This stand began concept of the Better Business Bureau. By 1918, the Louisville Better Business Bureau, third in the nation, received its charter.
Marker Name: Birth of Truth in Advertising
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 1664
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historic Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
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