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Founded in 1847, the American Medical Association is one of the largest associations of physicians and medical students in the United States. The association publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association, which is one of the largest circulating weekly medical journals in the world. It also publishes a list of physician specialty codes that are a standard method in the U.S. for identifying physician and practice specialties. Headquartered in Chicago, the American Medical Association offers funds for several awareness projects about health literacy. In addition, its American Medical Association Alliance is one of the largest organizations that represents family of medicine in the United States. The association offers legislative advocacy support for physician issues, publications and resources to support community health initiatives. The American Medical Association operates the Litigation Center, which is an unincorporated association that enhances the policies of the association through the American legal system, including courts, administrative agencies and alternative dispute bodies. It maintains a location in Washington, D.C.