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| Nickname | FAH |
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| Formation | January 1, 1966 |
| Type | 501c trade association |
| Registration no. | 13-6226549 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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President and CEO | Charles "Chip" N. Kahn, III (since June 2001) |
| Website | fah |
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