The term **"America First"** primarily refers to a historical political movement and a contemporary policy institute, both emphasizing prioritizing American interests, but in very different contexts. The original **America First Committee (AFC)** was founded on September 4, 1940, as a prominent isolationist organization opposing U.S. intervention in World War II. It was one of the largest anti-interventionist movements in U.S. history, attracting influential figures like aviator Charles Lindbergh and Senator Gerald P. Nye. At its peak, the AFC claimed over 800,000 members and more than 450 chapters, predominantly in the Midwest. The committee advocated strict adherence to the Neutrality Acts and opposed programs like Lend-Lease, aiming to keep the U.S. out of the war. Its activities included rallies, speeches, and media campaigns to sway public opinion. Despite its influence, the AFC was criticized for alleged anti-Semitism and accusations of Nazi sympathies. The attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 led to the committee’s rapid disbandment as the U.S. entered the war, with the AFC urging support for the war effort thereafter[1][2][5][6][7]. In contrast, the modern **America First Policy Institute (AFPI)** is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization dedicated to advancing policies that put the American people first in the 21st century. Founded recently, AFPI promotes principles of liberty, free enterprise, national greatness, military superiority, and prioritizing American workers, families, and communities. It focuses on policy advocacy, research, and public engagement to influence contemporary American domestic and foreign policy aligned with “America First” ideals. AFPI organizes events and discussions to promote its agenda, reflecting a continuation of the nationalist spirit but in a modern policy framework rather than isolationist activism[3][9]. The phrase "America First" itself has been historically linked to U.S. nationalism and non-interventionis