| National Speech and Debate Association | |
|---|---|
| NSDA | |
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| Founded | 1925 |
| Type | Debate |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Middle and high school |
| Scope | National |
| Pillars | Equity, Integrity, Respect, Leadership, and Service |
| Member badge |  |
| Members | 140,000+ active 2,000,000+ lifetime |
| Former name | National Forensics League |
| Headquarters | 6600 Westown Parkway Suite 270 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 United States |
| Website | speechanddebate |
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) is the largest interscholastic speech and debate organization serving middle school and high school students in the United States.[1] It was formed as the National Forensic League in 1925 by Bruno Ernst Jacob.
- ^ "What Is Forensic Competition?". Small Business - Chron.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.