The 128th annual meeting of the Association was held January 2-5, 2014, in Washington, DC, at the Marriott Wardman Park, the Omni Shoreham, and the Washington Hilton. Many of the AHA’s most distinguished members were present to deliver papers and more than 1,500 scholars participated in the four-day meeting. In addition, 52 specialized societies and organizations met in conjunction with the AHA. Each society held its own sessions, luncheons, or meetings, as well as some joint sessions with the Association. AHA awards and honors were announced on Thursday, January 2, followed by the plenary session. Kenneth Pomeranz, University of Chicago, delivered the presidential address on January 3.