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The Amateur Fencers League of America (AFLA) was founded on April 22, 1891, in New York City by a group of fencers seeking independence from the Amateur Athletic Union. As early as 1940, the AFLA was recognized by the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE) and the United States Olympic Committee as the national governing body for fencing in the United States.[1]

  1. ^ Miguel A. de Capriles; et al., eds. (1940). Amateur Fencers League of America Fencing Rules. New York City: Amateur Fencers League of America. pp. 5–6.

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